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Comment by GenerocUsername

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Mask in public if you are not feeling well.

Healthy people masking in public for extended portions of their life is untested and could cause new and unforseen issues.

Exposure to regular levels of background bacteria and virus keeps our immune system tuned. See War of the Worlds for pop culture level introduction. While the mask likely does not protect you from background virus and bacteria it can host all sorts of new growth right against your mouth and face.

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