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Generally, but case numbers in my province are low enough that I don't worry too much if I end up in a situation where I can't.

Raddest_Chad posted...

Unless you're all pressed up like a bunch of fucking nutcases, it really doesn't do much if everyone has a mask on.

Being 6 feet apart instead of 2 feet (which is pretty common if you aren't actively trying to space yourself out further) reduces the aerosol density (and therefore pathogen load) to which you're exposed by a factor of 27, or about 96%. Masks (especially non-medical ones) still leave enough of a transmission risk that reducing that risk by another 96% is pretty significant.

Broadly, masks are considered a second line of defense, behind distancing. You wear a mask to mitigate the risk of being unable to distance (hence they're required indoors, where distancing is often difficult), not to eliminate the need for distancing.

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