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Covid 19 question: i've been wearing the cloth pm 2.5 mask (disposable filters inside mask) is this mask appropriate to wear for covid 19?
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Here's the updated CDC recommendations for types of masks and how to wear them: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html (as of 1/21/2022)
Answered 2/6/2022
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