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Someone was helping me out and their mask didnt fully cover mouth and nose. they were talking, i was wearing surgical mask, but im not sure if they have covid or anything since theres no symptoms. will they transmit anything to me when im masked?
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The short answer is yes they can communicate the CoVID-19/SARS-2 virus and all of its variants. Your mask likely afforded some protection but a N-95 and less effectively the KN-95 are your best protection but generally not necessary. The other person should have worn the mask over both mouth and nose. Masks, hand cleaning, vaccine and distance are the keys to success. Ty
Answered 9/15/2021
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