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Coronavirus outbreak made all sellers run out of facemasks. people toss them out as if they are single use. can we just sterilize them with uv light?
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Not suggested: The masks are one use and become saturated. They should be changed regularly. Avoid contact with those individuals who are ill. Good hand washing and hand alcohol based solutions may be used.
Answered 3/15/2020
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