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If a person has covid, do their germs survive out from their body when they took off their mask for 10 seconds but no symptoms/talking? im really scared bc we need to take school photos and everyone takes off mask for 10 secs?
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Masks don’t actually stop virus particles completely although they may reduce the number that pass through. Your best bet is staying healthy with good nutrition, sleep and taking vitamin D3 supplements. Staying in well ventilated areas when around other people also helps. If photos are being taken in a well ventilated area you will be fine.
Answered 8/4/2021
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