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22. And it depends on which type of mask. Some protect you from others.

Tue Apr 7, 2020, 11:58 AM

Apr 2020

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When I hear someone on the TeeVee say that a mask will not help protect [View all] Maraya1969 Apr 2020 OP

Unless you have been tested Generic Other Apr 2020 #13

And it depends on which type of mask. Some protect you from others. SharonAnn Apr 2020 #22

They have a daily large exposure MuseRider Apr 2020 #3

I believe the correct saying is... Iggo Apr 2020 #5

That is exactly what I was thinking about saying! Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #24

No one likes being lied to. EllieBC Apr 2020 #6

Don't forget the other sorry excuse. Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #9

I said the same over a month ago. Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #7

There actually is some truth to it FBaggins Apr 2020 #8

It isn't just "how to" FBaggins Apr 2020 #12

Also, the mask you're wearing isn't supposed to be medical-grade N95 gratuitous Apr 2020 #14

I think the poster is correct. Mike 03 Apr 2020 #20

Totally agree. Mike 03 Apr 2020 #15

The ones that actually protect are called N95 respirators. LisaL Apr 2020 #16

I thought this is all on the type of mask. mwooldri Apr 2020 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Apr 2020 #19

Hear! Hear! n/t Laelth Apr 2020 #21

Health care workers have the masks that work Shermann Apr 2020 #26