Originally Posted by
drywhitetoast
Surgeons use masks to stop bacteria spread and contaminants. Not virus. Bacteria is much larger than a virus. Sounds like you need to do some remedial internet research.
Can you really not comprehend the difference between basic, easy and cheap (but not 100% foolproof... er, Florida-proof) preventive measures like broad mask use (to prevent YOUR spread) and social distancing, vs a lawyer-proof 100% effective mask (not cheap, easy or practical and really not going to happen)?
I wonder what someone who has your opinions thinks of European and Asian countries that are down to tiny fractions of our infection rates and death totals? Is their success just magic?