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Originally Posted by superyob
I am reading a fair bit of info that suggests wearing a mask is not needed for healthy people...
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I’ve heard the same, I consider a mask as a reminder not to rub your face which can be a source of transmission. A large proportion of carriers are the 20/30 age group, plenty wandering about not giving a toss so it can only help protect you, as well as the usual precautions of course. It also helps get people out of the way because they aren’t sure if you have it or not!
There’s also a difference of opinion as to when it’s actually contagious. Some say you must exhibit symptoms some say not. Another I heard was 24 hours prior to symptoms. Some say some people exhibit virtually no symptoms... all too hard and contradictory so I’ve been wearing it when at the shops etc