A member asked:

Do face masks protect against covid-19? which face masks?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

CPVOD 19: N-95 respirators provide protection. Surgical masks and face masks/ face covering made from cloth primarily prevent you from spreading germs to other but may still help. When using cloth mask - consider tightly woven cotton with 2 to 3 layers & a pocket for filter placement.

Answered 6/3/2020

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