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New Covid wave has begun and masks should be worn again, scientists warn (www.independent.co.uk)

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (3 children)

You also need to wear eye protection. Even just regular, prescription glasses showed a 30% reduction in infection rates. Masks don't protect if other people wont also wear them.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

I hate this

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

This is still debated in the academic literature. I wouldn't say this certain.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'm struggling to understand how glasses work wear a mask wouldn't. I'm not saying glasses won't help prevent people spitting Covid into your eyes. But how can you believe that and think wearing a mask won't help at all?