To prevent hoarding, the surgeon general and the media have spread misinformation that masks won't protect you against the coronavirus. Studies show that surgical masks and N95 masks reduce the risk of infection with respiratory viruses! Please consider wearing masks in public.
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Replying to @Plinz
The WHO itself did.https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks …
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Replying to @kl60199572
The WHO advises that in addition to wearing masks, you also need to keep your hands clean etc. I have not seen any study that supports the claim that masks don't reduce the risk of infection, but several in support.
8:13 PM - 15 Mar 2020
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