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Duke Study: One Mask Type Spreads COVID-19 Faster. Will MLB Take Note?

August 10, 2020

For months, the message has been pretty simple. Wear a mask to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Now, many months into the pandemic we have a clearer picture of which masks work and which actually spread the virus. Researchers at Duke University created ...

You’ve Worn That Homemade Mask, Here’s How to Clean It

Jim Jakobs

April 14, 2020

You've done your part for the day by wearing a homemade mask. Some cities are mandating it. But, when you get home what's the best way to clean it? Masks Mandatory in Certain Cities The CDC recommends ...

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Fresno County Health Official Says Cloth Masks ‘About 10%-15% Efficient’

Jim Jakobs

April 6, 2020

The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. "So, they probably are about 10% to 15% efficient at best, and sometimes e...

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Right Now, a Homemade Face Mask Is a Good Idea

Bill McEwen

April 1, 2020

Health experts in the United States are at odds over whether people should wear a face mask while venturing beyond their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. But before digging into that debate, let's go straight to what the experts agree on. Bill...

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Duke Study: One Mask Type Spreads COVID-19 Faster. Will MLB Take Note?

You’ve Worn That Homemade Mask, Here’s How to Clean It

Fresno County Health Official Says Cloth Masks ‘About 10%-15% Efficient’

Right Now, a Homemade Face Mask Is a Good Idea

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