With face masks becoming one of the most prominent shields to keep coronavirus at bay, wearing one has become a must all over the world. Doctors insist on it to protect themselves from the virus, and governments are imposing heavy fines on those who break the rules. As such, it …
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Written by Kabir Firaque, edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | December 16, 2020 7:28:36 pm The effectiveness of a mask for filtering particulate matter varies greatly between new and old masks. The simulations showed that a new surgical mask has a filtration efficiency of up to 65%, which …
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