Monday 17 February 2020

Can wearing masks stop the spread of viruses?

Can wearing masks stop the spread of viruses?

One of the abiding images of any virus outbreak is people in surgical masks. Using them to prevent infection is popular in many countries around the world, most notably China during the current coronavirus outbreak where they are also worn to protect against high pollution levels. Virologists are sceptical about their effectiveness against airborne viruses.

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