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2021-11-07 07:16:28
I have started going to work now. Can double layer cloth mask give us protection against Covid 19. It's not a very populated area.. thanks
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Any Tight-fitting mask offers some protection. Use what you can afford. Follow Covid protocols.

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You can better opt for N95 mask than cloth mask

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N95 masks does much better than surgical disposable mask than cotton mask not only usage of mask gives protection but also proper handling like disposal also plays an important role in protection
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