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People are cutting their socks to use as face masks. Here’s why that’s probably not a good idea – ABC News
Wearing face masks in public places can help stop the spread of coronavirus, but could this DIY face mask trend on TikTok actually be counterproductive? Here’s your shortcut guide.
Wearing face masks in public places can help stop the spread of coronavirus, and some people have taken to making their own using a sock.
But will this DIY face mask trend on TikTok actually work to protect you?
Here’s your shortcut guide.
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Are people really using their own socks?
Sock masks can be layered, but they’re still not quite as effective as surgical or cloth masks.
Yep, they really are.
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