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Does surgical mask provide only 50% covid protection ?
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That all depends on how you use it. Only touch the elastic strings, wask you hands immediately. don't touch your face,a d keep a reasonable distance from anyone who might be infected. A mask only stops what is projected at you through the air. So giving you a percentage is trying to give you an unknown. Stay safe.
Answered 4/15/2021
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