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"The viruses are too small, and the air readily flows around the bridge of the nose and on the sides of the mask," Klausner explained. "So those masks are not really designed custodia cover iphone 6 6s plus to prevent people from inhaling viruses. What they are designed to do is to prevent people cover samsung galaxy j5 di marca from coughing or sneezing respiratory viruses that they might have outward."
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There are some masks that can prevent people from catching coronavirus and other respiratory illnesses, though. There's evidence to show that respirators, such as those with an N95 rating, can be effective, Klausner said. But they're also uncomfortable to wear for a very long time.
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