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To wear a mask or not: What you should know about protective face clothing

As coronavirus cases go up, some countries have directed their citizens to wear masks as their first line of defense against contracting Covid-19.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that those who are sick or are caring for someone who is ill should wear a mask. But they also note that the masks only help when they are used correctly and when they are of the right quality.

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