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appalachiablue

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5. Well they're supposed to be 'single use' If you can

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #4)

Fri Jan 14, 2022, 10:33 PM

Jan 2022

swing that. But as they said, if you only wear one a short while and let it rest, or rotate masks, etc. it can work. Dampness from humidity, perspiration, etc. can damage the mask's plastic fibers that help block aerosol virus particles.

Impt. too! Knight has stressed that people should wash and sanitize their hands after taking off a mask and recommended removing the mask from the ear loops or elastic bands to avoid touching the outside of the mask that may be contaminated.

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Biden Plan: Make Hi Quality Masks Widely Avail, Free For Americans; How Long Safely Reuse KN95 N95 [View all] appalachiablue Jan 2022 OP

To Note, from the Article: appalachiablue Jan 2022 #1

We have plenty. Any ideas where I should donate mine to someone who needs an extra one? n/t rainin Jan 2022 #2

Contact non profits, and local agencies on aging appalachiablue Jan 2022 #3

Thanks for all the information Rhiannon12866 Jan 2022 #4

Well they're supposed to be 'single use' If you can appalachiablue Jan 2022 #5

In the beginning, when masks were scarce, I found KN95 masks at my local gas station! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2022 #6