BY KATE SAGE, D.O.
Unmasking the Truth
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emember when wearing a mask was associated with Batman, Spiderman, and The Incredibles? Well, we may feel like we’re living in an alternate universe or Gotham City, but we can all save lives if we wear a facemask. Recently, it has become mandatory to wear a mask in any public place where social distancing is not possible. There’s understandably some confusion about what type of mask to wear, why the rules have changed, and whether mask wearing really stops the spread of COVID-19. Here are some facts.
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Women’s LifeStyle Magazine •August 2020