We do not recommend requiring the general public who do not have symptoms of COVID-19-like illness to routinely wear cloth or surgical masks because:

There is no scientific evidence they are effective in reducing the risk of SARS-COV-2 transmission. [emphasis added]

https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/07/epidemic_mask_theatre_past_and_present.html

Silly mask rituals are, just that. Silly, feel-good mental masturbation for progressives who cant think critically.