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Should i wear a mask outdoors when i am exercising now that is an airborne virus in the air?

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Unnecessary: If you're outdoors and away from others, there is no need to wear a mask. Aerosol spread is a real risk indoors if high efficiency filtration systems that can filter out viral particles are lacking.

Answered 7/13/2020

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