Sweden does not have mandatory mask rules. We just have it as a recommendation.
Anders Tegnell (the current state epidemiologist of Sweden) more or less stated/claimed that wearing a mask wouldn't help to stop the spread covid-19.
Reason being is because people don't know how to properly handle a mask. They put over their mouth and nose—all fine and dandy—but they still later on adjust and touch near the mask with bare hands, pushing it down to sit on your chin because you had to do something, or you let loose one side so it hangs from one ear.
Then you touch your face anyway, subconsciously. A quick scratch with the back of your finger near the nose or near the eye. All enough to catch it.
Masks help when you know how to handle them, and remain mindful of not touching yourself whatsoever until you get to a spot where you can properly clean yourself.
But people don't know how to properly handle them, so it doesn't work.
Sweden does not have mandatory mask rules. We just have it as a recommendation.
Anders Tegnell (the current state epidemiologist of Sweden) more or less stated/claimed that wearing a mask wouldn't help to stop the spread covid-19.
Reason being is because people don't know how to properly handle a mask. They put over their mouth and nose—all fine and dandy—but they still later on adjust and touch near the mask with bare hands, pushing it down to sit on your chin because you had to do something, or you let loose one side so it hangs from one ear.
Then you touch your face anyway, subconsciously. A quick scratch with the back of your finger near the nose or near the eye. All enough to catch it.
Masks help when you know how to handle them, and remain mindful of not touching yourself whatsoever until you get to a spot where you can properly clean yourself.
But people don't know how to properly handle them, so it doesn't work.