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Numerous experts have characterized the evidence surrounding the general use of masks outdoors as "extremely weak". For instance, face masks are said to provide minimal protection, particularly among uninfected individuals who wear masks. The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) has reiterated that there is limited evidence to support the claim that wearing masks can significantly reduce the transmission of COVID-19 from infected individuals to those around them.
Many health professionals echo this sentiment, emphasizing that the transmission dynamics of the disease do not warrant widespread mask use among healthy individuals in the community.