Mask have become a symbol of conformity rather than a health measure, even among many that consistently wear masks.  This is why no matter the reason for mask wear, it's a bad idea:  It makes more people sick, and might make you sick.  If you want to lower COVID cases, take off your mask.  Below are references discussed in this episode: 

1. COVID Response Is All Cost, No Benefit • Children's Health Defense (childrenshealthdefense.org) https://childrenshealthdefense.org/news/covid-response-is-all-cost-no-benefit/?itm_term=home  

This above article has 39 references at the bottom, of which I discuss about 6 in the episode, particularly references 2, 5, 11, 14, 15, and 17. 

1. Great visual on all the particles you are leaving behind you for others to breath in when you use a mask: https://youtu.be/TkdTyZ9xd_g

2. Swiss Policy research center with graphs of mask mandates vs COVID cases Are Face Masks Effective? The Evidence. – Swiss Policy Research (swprs.org)https://swprs.org/face-masks-evidence/