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The correct way to wear a mask
Wearing a mask helps slow the spread of COVID-19. And yes, you still need to wear a mask if you are vaccinated.

Wearing a mask helps slow the spread of COVID-19. And yes, you still need to wear a mask if you are vaccinated.
You can play a critical role in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Take the basic precautions—maintain social distance, wash your hands regularly and cough or sneeze into your elbow. But most importantly, wear a mask. Masks save lives.






7. A study in the Biophysical Journal suggests that layered masks (two layers of a blend of cotton and polyester) reduced the chances of leakage of air. The CDC advices against the usage of masks with vents or valves or single layer masks made of thin fabric—ones that don’t block light.
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