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Do masks not only shield against virus, but also help boost immunity? – The Times of Israel
Unproven hypothesis suggests face coverings expose some wearers to small doses of coronavirus, sparking immune response, but not serious illness
AFP — Could the mask — already seen by many scientists as the most effective shield against COVID-19 — have yet another benefit?
Some researchers now believe that maks expose wearers to smaller, less harmful doses of the virus, which spark an immune response.
This unproven theory suggests that masks could help inoculate people while we wait for a vaccine.
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