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A project at the University of Michigan has students wearing surgical masks to monitor possible flu outbreaks, but some students have been slacking off.
Non-medical face coverings include reusable cloth masks, bandanas and scarves, and are used in the same way as a surgical mask, to protect you against large particles and respiratory droplets.
While most people in the country are still wearing cheap white surgical masks, consumers have begun to move away from viewing face coverings as a one-and-done commodity, something picked up at a ...
Due to the omicron variant's higher transmissibility, medical experts are recommending avoiding cloth masks and surgical masks in favor of higher-quality KN95 or KF94 masks.
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As mandates peel off on planes, trains and buses, here's what to know about how much protection you get if you're the only one wearing a mask.
Her remote thermometer recorded 105 degrees for a black mask and 94 degrees for a light blue surgical mask. Rimoin also said to make sure your mask isn't too tight.
The coronavirus has caused a global shortage of surgical masks, which are going up to four times their price. The masks help prevent the spread of the virus to healthy people.
The thinner surgical mask is intended for surgeons, because these products do a good job of keeping pathogens from the doctor's nose and mouth from entering the surgical field, Schaffner said.