Science Counts

Why you should wear a mask!

Studies have shown that wearing a mask significantly reduces the spread of the virus. Without a mask, a cough travels 8 feet; with a mask, a cough travels just 2.5 inches. Basically a cloth face coverings may slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. There is no evidence suggesting that masks make it harder to breathe or reduce oxygen levels for most people.