If you go to each German or French virus presentation back six weeks ago...they stated in a blunt way...the mask has limited value. They’ve already done the tests and the cheapo type you often see at the Dentist office is worthless. The N-95 type would be the only real protection, and once you pull it out of the bag...it’s got a limited lifespan.
The French, Germans — and you are all dangerously WRONG about that!
Masks (even home-made ones) are very effective in limiting the spread of the disease. Health officials in S. Korea and other Asian nations attribute their much better numbers to the widespread use of masks in public (S. Korea — 5 deaths/million; USA 135 deaths/million).
Western health officials lied to us about civilian use of masks — and I was saying that from the very beginning. They’re walking that lie back now. Masks make a difference. Masks will help us all get back to normal sooner.