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Covid is surging again—you may want to mask up in these 3 scenarios, says infectious diseases doctor (www.cnbc.com)
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Masking may not be a thing of the past anymore, especially if these three scenarios apply to you, says an infectious diseases physician.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It does if you wear an N95 or similarly rated mask.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Even a shitty fabric mask will reduce the risk substantially, if worn correctly.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7106e1.htm