> Is Austria on a different track when it comes to the epidemic? Not really. Where is the 75x protection?
Well, the article claims 75x protection when you wear an N95 mask. Are all families in Austria wearing N95 masks when at home with each other? I doubt it. Unfortunately there are many, many opportunities for infection: like at school/daycare/work then bringing it home to your family. Wearing a mask while shopping is probably a good thing (it certainly can't hurt!) but 75x mask protection is never going to lead to 75x fewer COVID cases.
Well, the article claims 75x protection when you wear an N95 mask. Are all families in Austria wearing N95 masks when at home with each other? I doubt it. Unfortunately there are many, many opportunities for infection: like at school/daycare/work then bringing it home to your family. Wearing a mask while shopping is probably a good thing (it certainly can't hurt!) but 75x mask protection is never going to lead to 75x fewer COVID cases.