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Can spit pass through a face mask? lets say youre talking to a person and that person is not wearing a mask but you are and that person spits while they talk can that go past your face mask!?
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It depends on the face mask. Level 1 masks are the general standard and are best suited for low-risk, low-fluid environments. Level 2 masks are best suited for moderate levels of fluid exposure. Level 3 masks offer maximum barrier protection and are best suited for environments with high levels of fluid exposure. ref: google search level 1 mask
Answered 10/13/2021
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