August 31, 2021

Do masks work?

Yes – most all masks block a large percentage of droplets.

Although individual virus particles are incredibly tiny and could go through the pores of most mask materials, it has been demonstrated that the virus is transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets of various sizes.  These droplets, made of mucus and saliva, are expelled when people cough, sneeze, and speak.  Although no mask is perfect, studies have shown that almost all of them block a large percentage of the droplets, protecting those around us. 

Submitted by Tom Math, MD and Jill Amsberry, DO