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Will gloves still protect me if i touch my face?

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Glove protection : The virus can live on surfaces, so touching your face with a virus filled glove is not a good idea.

Answered 4/24/2020

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A member asked:

Will gloves still protect me if i touch my face?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

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