Sure, some lab tests show that masks catch droplets, unfortunately that doesn't translate to slowing the spread in the real world. I called it a year ago how covid spreads, the science before then supported it, and the science since continues to support it. Large droplets were never the main driver of the spread, which is why masks are useless. If they had simply followed the most reliable and relevant data available, instead of focusing all their efforts on getting the public to accept measures that they knew were ineffective, like masking and lockdowns, they might have actually been able to take effective mitigation measures, like improving ventilation, and encouraging people to get out doors more often.