I disagree. I have been out and about on my bike and also driving my dog to the park twice per day. I've seen lots of chinks wearing masks and to date I have seen so many cases of improper use that I am absolutely convinced that it is causing more infections not less.
Anyway this mask debate is moot if the entire city is in lockdown or closed and people are all mostly at home.
It is for those countries that want to stay open and keep going.
If you go to the hospital or clinics the workers are wearing masks. Certainly the masks do not increase the rate of infection.
Proper use of masks will reduce infection.
There have been several videos and reports that masks do help. Even in Czechoslovakia there is a movement to wear masks.
Sam are you able to find evidence or research that suggests regions where people wear masks during covid19 have higher rates of infection?
Evidence based.