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3. There are better sources. Livescience is advertising heavy and presents its content for the laymen.

I have read several of their articles on masks. They are ok, but I feel they are light on the footwork required to form a firm opinion.

Wearing a mask is a difficult choice right now, due to the amount of conflicting reporting all over the internet. I have spent a great deal of time researching the subject.

Here is one;
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2440799/

Here is another that talks about several materials and their efficacy. Click the link and scroll down to download the PDF of the paper.
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Filtration-Efficiency-and-Pressure-Drop-Across-Materials-Tested-with-Aerosols-of-Bacillus_tbl1_258525804

I will wear a mask for the simple reason that most of the articles that I have read state very clearly that there is some benefit if it is made properly and with the right materials.

I hope this helps.