Didn't say any mask is best, but almost any mask will help reduce the touching of face.
Gloves would not be as helpful. The virus can stick to gloves better than skin and generally attacks though the mouth, nose or eyes
Yes, its good not to touch your face.....but that is minimal protection. Droplets are airborne even from people speaking. Unless you have the right fabric, the microscopic nasties will sail right on through. The virus is useless unless it can get inside us and multiply. The right mask is a necessity.
Keeping our distance from others as much as possible is the best plan....yet I see people out walking their dogs and people passing by each other as if nothing can touch them....
These are scary times....the British Prime Minister has been admitted to hospital with the virus, so no one is immune. I believe that his pregnant partner has it too.
I heard about the gloves, and some stores are providing hand sanitizer at the door....apparently my local store ran out and cannot get supplies in. If only people would stop panic buying, there would be enough for everyone. Selfishness will only cause more people to get the virus because of lack of disinfectants and hand wash.....what is wrong with these people?