Testing masks: Please, try this at home

The ‘spit test’: At long last, an easy to replicate test that proves masks work!

There are many tests on social media that ‘prove’ masks don’t work, and they don’t seem to be going away. Here’s a test that you can try at home that shows that masks (or face coverings) work.

Here’s the ‘spit test’.

Step 1) Put on any type of face-mask or face covering

Step 2) Face a mirror

Step 3) Attempt to spit on the mirror.

See how much spittle makes it to the mirror. If the mask prevents any of the spit from making the mirror, you have a mask that is effective at REDUCING spit, droplets, or mucus from being transmitted.

Is the SARS-CoV-2 virus found in spit?

In a word — yes! In fact, if you have an electron microscope, you can simply look and see! The SARS-CoV-2 virus is found in saliva.

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is found in saliva! A new saliva test means no more intrusive nasal swabs, as tests are performed on saliva. See more in Science Magazine.

There is a new test being rolled out all over the world at the time of writing, where a sample of your saliva will show if you have the…