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Masking up during covid times..

2021-06-02 04:21:40
Just curious to know.. have seen a young lady at vaccination center wearing 3 masks...is it really required ?? And also does it reduces oxygen supply ?? And does it anyway affect the vaccination and immune process ??..
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N95 mask is enough for protection...it won't reduce any oxygen supply

Answered2021-06-02 04:30:23

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Two mask and face sheild should do the job with social distancing and hand hygeine

Answered2021-06-02 04:29:23

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N95 or 2 surgical mask with a face shield is sufficient

Answered2021-06-29 04:19:42

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Wearing a N95 would be better. A face shield would provide additional protection.

Answered2021-06-02 04:28:37

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