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Do masks only stop my germs from getting out, and not other germs from getting in my body? if so, how can we stay safe from other people in the pandemic?
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Unclear exactly what you mean by “masks” and what you mean by “germs”. “Masks may be surgical maskserms = bacteria, virus fungus. Need the drama GC, procedure mask, N-95. All different levels of protection
Answered 8/14/2021
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What makes you dramatically safer is to be vaccinated. Masks do hav e some limited "both way" effectiveness. Cloth masks not very effective. Masks worn below the nose are like not wearing a mask at all. Mask is like a pea shooter, vaccine is like a cannon...get vaccinated.
Answered 8/15/2021
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