Those against wearing masks have a new weapon: wearing masks that offer no protection against COVID-19 when they go public.
Then yes. Anti-mask protesters wear masks to protest with masks.
According to WTHR in Indianapolis, supporters of the “anti-mask” movement wear masks that cover their noses and mouths. But the masks do not prevent air from escaping, which means that they do not prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
A Florida man, Russ Ward, posted a video in which he wore one of these masks at a Tampa Walmart, according to Newsflare.
“He was wearing a mask designed to protect your face in a paintball battle. You can breathe easily through it. I walked around the store, talked to employees and other shoppers, and each of them could see my mouth, “he said,” It was almost like not wearing a mask. Nobody cared. That’s because it’s not about security. It’s about compliance. “
Similar posts on social media reveal that people do use these mesh masks to fulfill mandates and suggestions. But they don’t do much to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that people wear face masks or covers to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Experts suggest that wearing a mask can also protect you from becoming infected with the coronavirus.
Mesh and thread masks are also popular online now. But they are highly ineffective. According to recent research,
Dr. Christopher Belcher, infection prevention medical director at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, told WTHR that people can protest the masks as it is their right. But they should avoid putting others in danger.
“I need your help with this to prevent the spread of the infection so that hospitals are not overrun,” he told WHTR. “If you’re going to take the trouble to wear a mask, wear one that does something for other people. I don’t care if you write ‘NO’ on it. I don’t care if you have a shirt that says ‘I don’t want to wear this mask’, but I need you to wear the mask. It is important to our health. “
