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Should i invest in a reusable mask to protect myself from covid-19? i know a lot of people wear those in asian countries and they look kinda nice.
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Barrier protection: Most of these masks won't completely protect you from a virus, which can penetrate these materials however that does not mean they are not useful. A mask of any sort is good if you are coughing or sneezing to limit some of the aerosols and also is better than nothing if you are out and about in a high risk situation. The chance of you catching the virus is highly dependent on length exposure & dos
Answered 3/24/2020
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N95?: Masks are usually more protective to others if YOU are carrying an infectious respiratory disease. In general; at this point; it is being recommended that the N95 respirator masks be used by medical professionals or people working with potentially infected or infected individuals. In other words, the N 95 respirators are really badly needed by medical personnel vice the worried well. Stay well.
Answered 3/31/2020
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