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Did you know homemade face masks made of cotton are about 20 percent more effective at filtering out small particles like SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, than silk or flannel? And have you heard that after two weeks of wearing any of these three fabrics over your nose and mouth, you could potentially prevent up to 19 or 20 people from contracting the virus?
Two friends in Poland are on a mission to make sure you re aware of these facts and to dispel misinformation surrounding protective face coverings. And the best way to do that is with a calculator.
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Stay warm and dry with these cold weather-ready face masks, which are a reliable first defense against the spread of Covid
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While we’re approaching another long winter of staying masked up, it’s important to switch up your mask habits with the changing seasons. Light, breathable, and moisture-wicking cloth masks work well for outdoor summer activities and sports, but you may need something a little heartier to protect against both the freezing cold, and the spread of Covid-19.
These Face Masks Will Help Keep You Warm and Protected Through the Winter
These Face Masks Will Help Keep You Warm and Protected Through the Winter
Stay warm and dry with these cold weather-ready face masks, which are a reliable first defense against the spread of Covid
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While we’re approaching another long winter of staying masked up, it’s important to switch up your mask habits with the changing seasons. Light, breathable, and moisture-wicking cloth masks work well for outdoor summer activities and sports, but you may need something a little heartier to protect against both the freezing cold, and the spread of Covid-19.
COVID-19 mutations are emerging. Are handmade cloth masks doing enough to protect us?
Some European countries are mandating medical style masks like N95 or KN95 masks on public transportation and in stores.
Still, aerosol research from 2020 shows cloth masks are just fine as long as they properly filter particles and fit flush with your face.
⚠️ Update, February 11, 2021: On Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its mask guidance to include recommendations on how to safely wear two masks at once, as well as how to wear a mask with a proper fit, to help quell the spread of COVID-19.