So I live in a part of the US where I haven't seen more than 2 or 3 people wear a mask (outside of a protest I went to) in the past two years. Its genuinely just not done here. I will wear a mask if I feel a under the weather or my allergies are acting up but typically don't wear one. Should I? Would it help? Do y'all wear one everytime you go out?

As I understand it masks don't prevent you from getting sick as much as they prevent you from getting others sick. Is this correct?

  • JoeByeThen [he/him, they/them]
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    3 months ago

    Welcome! They say it lasts up to 6 hours. So I tend to do it 2-3 times a day. NGL though, when someone in the house is sick I probably do it every few hours.