The most and least effective cloth face masks to protect you from coronavirus

• A coronavirus face mask study details the differences between some of the most and least effective cloth face coverings that you can buy or make yourself.
• The study explains that any kind of face mask will ultimately work, reducing the spread of particles resulting from a cough or a sneeze.
• The coronavirus spreads with the help of these invisible droplets, which can travel through the air, and even linger around in certain conditions.
• The use of any mask is much better than no face mask, the study proves. So use one!

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Years from now, when historians — or what's left of civilization — look back at the great COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, they'll have to talk about the face mask controversy that hindered global efforts to contain the illness. There's increased adversity to wearing masks in certain communities, and it has nothing to do with the science.

Face coverings of any kind are recommended for outdoor use to reduce the spread of the virus. But politicians in the US and abroad managed to turn this life-saving tool into a political weapon, giving it a deeper meaning than it actually has. A mask will not prevent you from breathing normally, and it will not infringe upon your freedom. But it can save lives, including yours.

Not all people oppose masks, and there are plenty of types of masks to choose from now that there's not a shortage of PPE. If you can't find face masks in your immediate area and you've run out of existing supply, you can always make your own, and there's new research that shows exactly what types of cloth masks are effective at blocking pathogens, and which ones are best to avoid.

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