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by textech 2015 days ago
Apparently surgical masks are better than the cloth masks. https://healthnewshub.org/cloth-mask-vs-surgical-mask-vs-n95...
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ngl i wash and reuse surgical masks my thinking being they’re probably safer than some cloth mask some brand decided to start selling
If the masks come with a hydrophobic coating, then washing them significantly reduces their ability to effectively filter air.
The Duke study this article is highlighting has been refuted due to poor testing methodology.
Source?