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This post is misleading. Using cloth masks may reduce the risk of virus transmission, specifically on non medical settings. It& #39;s also recommended to reserve N95 and surgical masks for medical and frontline workers. If ever you encounter this on FB, please don& #39;t share.
It does more harm than good. It may give a false thought na "di ko na susuotin cloth mask ko kasi wala rin pala" considering that cloth masks are the most accesible ones. There& #39;s no need to dump your cloth masks unless you& #39;re working in COVID hot zones.
Plus, there are no scientifically supported sources indicated. So how were the rates of efficiency quantified?
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Use of cloth face coverings to help slow the
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Use of cloth face coverings to help slow the
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Note: Using a mask is NOT only for your own protection. You are encouraged to use a mask to protect other people from YOU. Even though it is less transmissible, a large portion of the figures are asymptomatic patients (it can be you or me). So wear your masks!
