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Airborne transmission: How infectious is COVID-19?

August 21, 2020

Masks are the first line of defense against the coronavirus. Protecting both the wearers and those around them from infectious aerosols and droplets. But some doubt that masks actually protect against COVID-19. What does the latest research tell us about how the disease is spread? Do masks really help prevent new infections?

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