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What about cloth masks, like these ones available on amazon? are these a good thing to wear in the pandemic since all the surgical masks and n95s are hard to get?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Cloth masks: Cloth masks or face coverings can help prevent spread of infection. In my state, wearing a mask or face covering is required in public by law.

Answered 6/14/2020

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A member asked:

What about cloth masks, like these ones available on amazon? are these a good thing to wear in the pandemic since all the surgical masks and n95s are hard to get?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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