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He addresses aerosol transmission (smaller particles that stay airborne longer), acknowledging that N95 masks can filter these out, but cloth masks do their part in source control. Advocating for masks as a "neighborly act," he compares wearing masks to driving within the speed limit—an act of social responsibility that benefits the whole community.
He rebuffs arguments that the virus’s small particles can easily penetrate masks, clarifying that "the droplets are bigger than virus particles," and masks largely capture these droplets, reducing overall exposure. The importance of uniform mask adoption, especially among public officials, is stressed as essential for conveying seriousness and encouraging community compliance.