Why a SARS-CoV-2 variant that's 50% more transmissible would in general be a much bigger problem than a variant that's 50% more deadly. A short thread… 1/
— Adam Kucharski (@AdamJKucharski) December 28, 2020
Indeed. And this changes the mask risk calculation.
It’s probably a good idea to wear a mask outside now if you’re going to be within ~2 meters of anyone else for longer than a few seconds. The greater transmissibility changes the equation significantly.
Hate to say this, but I go with the actuality and not I want to believe. And anyone who knows me realizes that I hate masks more than anyone. But the facts is what they is.