How Masks Protect Us From the Coronavirus

Masks protect us. That shouldn’t be a surprise at this point, but since there’s been so much confusion about what masks do, and there are a lot of myths floating around about them, it’s time for a little refresher.

Masks reduce the spread of droplets coming out of your face
Masks, properly worn, do block most of the larger droplets coming out of your mouth and nose. This is important because droplets carry the virus, and you can be infected and contagious without realizing it. By the time you...