@@atruehero@mstdn.social "The virus alone 100% could get though a mask. If this is so then how does it provide actual protection? All it takes is one particle to infect you."

Anything less effective than an N95 mask will not provide full protection. The cheap masks are mostly about catching the large mucus particles and getting you to touch your nose less. Also, severity of the illness is a function of initial viral load. If you reduce the amount of virus you're initially exposed to, you reduce your illness severity.

"Must we social distance ourselves from our friends, co-workers, loved ones, and friends?"

The extent at which you isolate is a function of your risk tolerance. Just know that if you get sick, you could unintentionally infect those around you. If all of you know that risk and accept it then so be it.

"Humans have survived eons without having to wear diapers on our face for in case shit happens."

We lived for eons without washing our hands after shitting too, but we learned not to. Regardless, we will have a vaccine too that will largely make the masks unnecessary.