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Re:South Dakota nurse says many dying patients still insist ... by triceratops on Tuesday November 17, 2020 @03:19PM (#25129215)
> I've posted this elsewhere, but mask compliance in the United States is ~80%

That's horseshit. I live in lefty, liberal, science-believing Silicon Valley and I see less than half the people walking on the streets wearing masks.

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Re:South Dakota nurse says many dying patients still insist ... by salmon30salmon on Tuesday November 17, 2020 @05:54PM (#25131026)
Mask usage is generally targeted at indoor spaces. There has been a great deal of research on outdoor spread, and it is nearly non-existent. Mask use outside is like wearing a condom after a vasectomy. Yeah, it might give you a bit more peace of mind, but it really isn't the main thing that is keeping you safe.

That is to say, I believe the survey is targeted for indoor mask usage, as this is also the mandate in most states that mandate mask wearing (while indoors, or outdoors when 6 feet is not possible)

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