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New Covid wave has begun and masks should be worn again, scientists warn
(www.independent.co.uk)
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The lesson I'm learning is that we should have worn masks during "flu season" all along. In crowded and poorly ventilated spaces at least. It's a cheap and easy measure and I don't know what the BFD is with masks.
Reusable masks I would suggest. We don't want a huge pile of plastic waste.
The disposable masks are reusable until they're dirty, worn or damaged. They shouldn't be reused if you think you've been in a high exposure area but if you wear it while in the corner store for 2 minutes, you can safely reuse it.
The only golden rule is, they're not like underwear. It's not okay to turn them inside out to the 'fresh' side indefinitely!