Sorry to shout in the title, but this is really important to know.

I’m going to keep this short and not rant here about something which really bugs me – people who think they can go out to the store and other indoor areas WITHOUT WEARING A MASK (aka “cloth face covering”)

A new study, with accompanying video and simulation website, shows why this is SO IMPORTANT and what doing this could accomplish.

If 80% of Americans Wore Masks, COVID-19 Would Plummet, Study Says

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/05/masks-covid-19-infections-would-plummet-new-study-says

Here’s the somewhat wonky video which explains this research:

And here’s the model they show in the video. You can play around with the parameters and see the effects.

This video is about a month old now, but still very helpful:

There’s many ways to make your own “cloth face covering.” There’s also more and more great (and even fun) ones that you can purchase.

Regardless of which kind you wear – please, please, please wear one when in a close public space.

And please encourage everyone you know to wear one too.