Myth-busting claims being made about face masks

Health officials around the world agree face masks are key to reducing the spread of the coronavirus. But some people don’t want to wear one, and they have their reasons, many of which aren’t even valid. With the internet full of misinformation about face coverings, Jeff Semple unmasks the facts from the falsehoods.

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