EYECARE: Coronavirus BRIEFING: Crisis Response Tactics The Science Behind the Mask By Staff Friday, July 10, 2020 3:07 PM Know someone who still doesn't quite want to wear a mask while outdoors? Or just curious about how, exactly, it helps keep people safe? Head over to Forbes for a look at the science behind wearing a mask, and what it does to lower the risk of spreading or contracting COVID-19.