the great mask debate

66fyssh said
Even though very few are wearing masks in my area, our rate of infection isn't any higher than a location that is "forced" to wear masks. How do you explain that?

Because, even in areas with mask mandates, the primary places people are transmitting it are bars, gyms, churches, parties, family gatherings, etc. What do all those places have in common?

RammerJammer75 said
One point on the "flatten the curve" thing: as somebody who studied Math for 4 years, that made me concerned. When you flatten a curve, you extend the the range of said curve, and if you have one that peaks very quickly, the range is shortened. Just my observations.

That's an interesting point! Considering how low some areas are running on resources to treat this **** (think New York back in March/April), extending the curve would be fine if the peak wasn't as high IMO. It would suck to get it and not have anyway to have it treated.