How Do Face Masks Control the Spread of Disease?
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Face masks have long been used for various reasons in health care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they have become a critical form of personal protection for many people—from doctors to ordinary people out for a walk. But can face masks really protect against the spread of infectious respiratory diseases, like SARS and COVID-19?
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