Re:Ten-Minute Coronavirus Test for $1
by robocat on Monday March 16, 2020 @05:49PM
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> Disposable face mask can only be used once.
They can be cleaned. It's not ideal, but very likely better than nothing. Sorry, can't find link, but they tried a variety of different techniques to hit on one that worked.
Re:Ten-Minute Coronavirus Test for $1
by jshevek on Tuesday March 17, 2020 @06:53PM
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I own several cloth facemasks, but it is important to remember that reusing a washable can sometimes be worse than nothing, as it can trap and hold the virus and lead to greater exposure than no mask at all.
They can be cleaned. It's not ideal, but very likely better than nothing. Sorry, can't find link, but they tried a variety of different techniques to hit on one that worked.