Masks

Things are not always as simple as they seem. Wearing face masks seems like the proper thing to do but recent studies say there is a down side. A study by JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, revealed that wearing masks causes an increase in the infection rate. The explanation is that those who wear masks feel safer and ignore the idea of social distancing. New data shows that wearing masks is more effective if social distancing rules are followed. The rules were always mask plus social distancing but human nature caused people to think that the mask would overcome the distance. Over 90% of people are wearing masks but the problem is getting worse. More emphasis must be placed on social distancing.