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Surgical masks vs fabric masks, what’s better? We asked an expert – SmartCompany.com.au
Surgical mask vs fabric mask, what’s better? We called upon an expert to to clear up any confusion some of us have around the protection that masks offer.
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As all Victorians prepare to start wearing face masks from this weekend, there seems to be conflicting information about the efficacy of wearing a surgical mask versus a fabric mask to lower the transmission rate of coronavirus.
When it comes down to it, any form of a mask is better than none, but the number of layers in the makeup of your mask will determine whether or not it can offer you adequate protection, according to Dr Rohit Modak, a board-certified infect…
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