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Wearing A Mask Could Be Even More Important Than We Thought

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Reassessing Mask Effectiveness in COVID-19 Protection

This chapter explores new research on how masks protect both the wearer and others from COVID-19 by lowering the viral dose received. It emphasizes the principle that reduced exposure can lead to milder symptoms, reflecting ongoing developments in public health guidelines.

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