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I just had a friend on the phone stating a doctor was using a bandana as a face mask and that others were using coffee filters, maxi pads, etc as face masks. i said all of this sounds foolish and will not help you from catching this virus. what is your op
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Specious: I think your friend may have been plunking you. However, any barrier will provide some degree of filtration, some more than others. Masks are more to prevent you from spreading droplets to others.
Answered 7/15/2020
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