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Originally Posted by Bobo Fett
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And I really hope that they can come up with some good data about outdoor mask wearing so the idea of outdoor mask wearing where there are no crowds can be killed off, unless it actually proves effective in some way.
I think we can and should use some common sense here knowing data may/will follow from the experts.
We know now that spread is manly a function of two things which is droplets and aerosol and either of those ability to reach our mucus membrane (nose, eyes, mouth). Both are impacted by proximity or what we call 'distancing'.
Why? Distancing allows for them to disperse or be diluted before reaching you.
Why? Air circulation. The way air moves.
Thus outdoor >>> indoor. Indoor with great air circulation > than indoor with poor circulation, etc.
Thus why even in BLM protests very little community spread happened.
So when I am out walking, I try not to walk directly behind the same person for a long period of time, especially if i cannot distance, as I do not want to be in a constant down draft. Same for sitting too close beside the same person outside.
But if you have any distance or ability to not be around the same person for any prolonged time or there are any winds you can avoid being downwind there simply is no reason to wear a mask outdoors.
If i am at Concert in the Park and in a seat close, I might reconsider but really the circumstances would be few, especially as vaccination rates rise.