[TheFiend7]

This mentality is just false. If more people of the general populous have masks, how does that not reduce transmission therefore flatten the curve?

Now I understand the logic behind there being shortages. But saying that the general populous shouldn't wear masks because it doesn't do anything doesn't sound accurate.

[angry_octet]

Without training it is very hard to wear PPE correctly. Even if you change masks regularly, it is hard not to touch the outside (hot side) of the mask with your hands. Reusing masks makes this even more likely.

Most people don't get a good fit of the mask either. Respirators are a bit easier but nowhere near enough of them.

Practically speaking all it does is burn through a small supply of masks.