re: Greg Sankey releases statement following meeting with SEC athletic directors

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Link? The ones I have seen show that cloth masks, which are the ones being recommended for public use, restrict less that 2% of all air flow, and were not at all effective in lessening the viral load.

Surgical and other medical masks are more effective, but the actual degree that they are effective is still up for debate.

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Sure, there are many links inside this article to studies but also quotes two different doctors. UCSF

Here is one part of the article that they discuss different masks

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The best mask is one you can wear comfortably and consistently, said Chin-Hong. N95 respirators are only necessary in medical situations such as intubation. Surgical masks are generally more protective than cloth masks, and some people find them lighter and more comfortable to wear.

The bottom line is that any mask that covers the nose and mouth will be of benefit.

“The concept is risk reduction rather than absolute prevention,” said Chin-Hong. “You don’t throw up your hands if you think a mask is not 100 percent effective. That’s silly. Nobody’s taking a cholesterol medicine because they’re going to prevent a heart attack 100 percent of the time, but you’re reducing your risk substantially.”

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The arguments are one and the same though.

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Maybe you didn't see where my original quote came from in this thread but it was in reference to someone saying there is no real evidence that masks help. That is the main point I'm arguing against.

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Masks have been shown to hold viral particles. If someone is healthy and without symptoms, the mask can actually increase their viral load from continuously breathing in particles, if it is on the mask. Where they would normally not being getting as much of a load.

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Sorry, I took you remark a different direction. I thought you were just referring to the fact that if a young, healthy person gets covid they will be fine 99.9% of the time which I agree with, my comment was more in reference to that young person passing it on to someone else.

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That is fine, but the "requirement" to wear them is based on the argument that they are effective. The actual degree that they are effective is very much up for debate. So, the arguments are still linked.

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Well once again my original point was just arguing against that there is no real evidence to support wearing masks. I don't think the degree is as much as some are trying to push but not sure what you fully believe so hard for me to comment too much on that.

For anyone that actually is willing to learn more I think that link above will really help. I know some are stuck in their positions but I'm always down to learn something new and adjust my positions.