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How long can you wear a surgical mask until it wears out and does no good against novel coronavirus?
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COVID 19: The CDC has put out recommendations for extending use of N95 respirators (REF: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hcwcontrols/recommendedguidanceextuse.html). However, various input has been provided about reuse of surgical masks. Once obviously soiled or torn it should be disposed of. Once the materials it is composed of start to break down it should no longer be used.
Answered 5/17/2020
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