...here's an excerpt...
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Why masking is essential
When we cough, sneeze, and talk, microscopic (and, sometimes, visible) droplets of saliva escape our mouths. Gravity causes the big ones to fall to the ground (or an armrest) quickly, but the smaller ones can hang in the air. The SARS-CoV-2 science is evolving, but there’s now some evidence suggesting that the virus inside those tiny droplets is infectious.
Wearing a mask the whole time you’re on a plane keeps some of that airborne saliva—and any virus it has—to yourself. There’s evidence that mask wearing both protects those around you and reduces the chance that you’ll get infected yourself. Think of sporting a mask like stowing your laptop during take-off: it minimizes the chance that air turbulence will cause anyone to get hit in the face with something harmful.
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You're falling into the same careless approach to serious issues as Baron...and you end up making poor decisions that can harm you.