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Facemasks with valves are half useless
The second reason is more significant: they protect us from infecting others if it turns out we are infected and don’t know it.
Valves defeat that second purpose.
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Researchers say some fabrics can filter nearly as well as an N95
“We speculate that the enhanced performance of the hybrids is likely due to the combined effect of mechanical and electrostatic-based filtration,” the study said. “Combining layers to form hybrid masks ... may be an effective approach." -
CDC now recommends everyone should wear cloth face 'masks' in public
The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
CDC also advises ...
