I am so tired of hearing either 1) your information isn't valid because of such and such source, or 2) we'll have to agree to disagree because there is just as much information saying the opposite.
I know... fuck them all, all these mask-morons. But call me don Quixote ... I am going to keep fighting this fight.
Now, will some of the virus stick to the fiber of the mask? Probably so, but if you're constantly handling the mask the transferring of virus to hand then to body negates any benefit unless you follow strict protocols and constant replacement of mask. :-)
I would vote you stop wearing the mask for viruses. Just don't make senses...
It's true value lies in the metrics it provides to the cabal in gauging how many are buying the bull crap. Self signaling members of the cult, willing, ready, and eager. It's not without value, it just has nothing to do with health.