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Wear a mask properly
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/22/health/coronavirus-how-to-protect-yourself-wellness/index.html
It's simple, but wearing a mask properly is one of the most important ways you can protect yourself and those around you, health experts say.
A recent report by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington found that if 95% of Americans wore masks, almost 70,000 lives would be saved.
N95 masks offer the best protection, but they are in short supply, and the CDC is asking people not to go out and buy them, because they are urgently needed by health care workers.
Washable, breathable cloth masks will do the job, but they should have at least two layers -- three are better -- and you can add a filter for more protection.
Masks should cover both your nose and mouth, and should fit snugly, with no gaps.
Goggles or face shields aren't necessarily recommended for eye protection if you are not a health care worker or are in high-risk situations, health experts have said.
Not sure how to choose a mask? Check out these guidelines.
Based upon the statistics it would appear that masks make things worse.
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