Tynan, great article, and I'm glad you were OK and self-tested. Because masks are so effective at reducing transmission, I adopted a simple rule: I wear a mask anytime I'm indoors and don't need to have it off (i.e. drinking water, etc.)

Last summer, I researched dozens of masks, bought eight kinds, and had the family test them to find a winner. The winner is a mask that's comfortable, breathes well, is easily adjusted, and filters very effectively.

My entire family has said they forget they're even wearing a mask.