How Effective are Face Masks in Reducing the Spread of COVID-19?

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There has been a lot of discussion over the last year as to how effective a face mask is at reducing the spread of COVID-19. Many people see mandatory mask directives as infringing on basic human rights. Others see conflicting information being put out by media and official sources as to how effective masks are at preventing the transmission of the disease, and argue that mask…