The World – No Evidence Masks Work In Controlling Spread Of Viruses Such As Influenza And COVID

Your choice. Wear them or don’t wear them. Just do not make it mandatory unless there is scientific evidence, data, proving that there is a health benefit to wearing them.

There is none.

previous related posts here and here and here

as for masks in surgical settings?

Turns out, its more about preventing the spread of bacteria.  Bacterial infection prevention not viral infection prevention.  There is a bug difference.