It can be a scary world out there, and fear across the globe has multiplied immensely with the fast spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
There’s a good chance you’ve seen people walking around wearing surgical masks, or have even worn one yourself. But is that actually helping?
Not necessarily.Wearing a mask out in public is not a guarantee of protection from germs and bacteria. They’re made for those who are already sick, to keep the virus’ droplets in — rather than out.
If you wear one, there’s a chance you could actually be increasing your risk of infection because you will need to touch your face more often, or could improperly dispose of it!
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