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Why do you think masks have this effect on the rate at which a person-to-person disease spreads?
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Masks are effective in reducing the spread of person-to-person diseases because they act as a barrier that prevents respiratory droplets from being released into the air when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. These droplets can contain the virus or bacteria that causes the disease, and when they are released into the air, they can be inhaled by others, leading to the spread of the disease. By wearing a mask, an infected person can reduce the number of respiratory droplets that are released into the air, which in turn reduces the risk of transmission to others. Additionally, masks can also protect healthy individuals from inhaling respiratory droplets that may contain the virus or bacteria, further reducing the spread of the disease.