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A member asked:
Will my mask from sherwin williams paint store with filters protect me from corona virus along with paint fumes?
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Maybe: Such a mask helps protect others from any respiratory material you exhale or cough but does not filter out the virus. Only high end medical & industrial masks (P95/N95)would filter that. Your best protection is frequent hand washing and not touching your face/mouth/nose with contaminated fingers.,
Answered 3/30/2020
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COVID 19: A respirator (such as N 95) will provide the COVID 19 protection that you seek. A mask is not as protective as a respirator. A mask will likely protect others from any infections that you may carry.
Answered 5/23/2020
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