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[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Masks only protect other people from your own germs

They offer some protection to you too.

[–] Rambi@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah I'm pretty sure fffp3/N95 masks should leave you almost completely protected in normal circumstances, outside of working in a hospital or whatever.

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

If worn properly, which is actually pretty hard to do. Getting a proper seal on them is pretty uncomfortable, at least for me.