No, the data quite literally suggest that they do nothing to stop the spread & they actually make people sicker because they increase the amount of bacteria laden air people are breathing.

But if you think they work you are always free to protect yourself with one. Or just keep demanding that other people do things to make you feel better & see where that gets you.

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If you completely enclose yourself in sealed glass and kiss someone through it, they will not get sick. Viruses are physical things. Masks obviously have varying levels of effectiveness depending on the materials used​. Are you talking just about N95s? I do not need to see a study to know that physical barriers prevent diseases. At the very least a mask would limit the distance around you that a virus would travel if you cough. This is common sense to me.

So if you are so concerned why aren't you wearing the physical barrier(s) to protect your eyes & nose & mouth?

Again, why are you trying to force others to bear the cost of your individual concerns? No one is stopping you from wearing a mask.