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Re:CDC outlines what closing schools, businesses would look ... by humaniania on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @02:30PM (#22416444)
My understanding is that the main purpose of the mask is to prevent people who are already infected from coughing and sneezing particulate onto other people.
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Re:CDC outlines what closing schools, businesses would look ... by iudqnolq on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @03:10PM (#22416913)
That's a surgical mask
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Re:CDC outlines what closing schools, businesses would look ... by remarkEon on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @02:44PM (#22416622)
This is true, but it also prevents you from touching your own face.
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