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CHAPEL HILL, Dec 15 Face masks have become part of everyday life since the onset of the pandemic, but they should be chosen with care to effectively limit the spread of covid-19.
A research team in the US has investigated the filtration efficiency of various types of mask worn by the public and professionals. They found that when worn properly, certain nylon masks could be up to 79 per cent effective at blocking particles that could carry the virus.
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