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Are two surgical masks , effective enough against covid 19 ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Wearing a surgical mask is not a guarantee that you won't catch COVID 19. Only one mask is necessary but you should know that the mask is more protective to the people around you.

Answered 7/21/2020

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Do surgical mask protect us? Because Ive been wearing one all the time for stores or public. But some people say that you will get covid even when masked, and theres gaps. Is is true?

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Theres people from school not wearing masks correctly, some are coughing when people pass by. If Im wearing surgical mask tightly, but some other people werent wearing correctly (not so close to me); Not sure if they have covid. whats the chances?

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Can you catch COVID 19 if an infected person coughs (indoors) one time in close proximities while both people are wearing a mask? The person coughing wore a cloth mask. I am double masked, wearing an N95 mask and surgical mask?

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I'm wondering about whether a disposable diaper with vent holes punched or sliced in the plastic liner would be breathable enough to be a surgical mask? Would this be able to protect me from COVID?

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I got my booster today and live with mom my mom found out today she was with a friend who has Covid. My mom had on a 3m N95 and surgical mask on top of it but they were together for 20 minutes. Is it dangerous to get Covid at same time as booster?

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