- A new study out of China used hamsters to test the effectiveness of face masks against coronavirus transmission.
- Hamster cages were covered in surgical mask material to see how well it protects against the virus.
- The results show that surgical masks are indeed a viable option if you’re hoping to protect yourself against infection or to prevent yourself from infecting others.
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Do masks protect you against the coronavirus? Depending on when you asked that question you might get a dozen different answers. Between conjecture from health experts, advice from doctors, and no shortage of studies claiming one thing or another, the best answer any of us have is “it depends.”
We know that some masks work much better than others, and there are many factors: The material the mask is made of, how well it fits the wearer, and environmental conditions, just to name a few. Now, a new study out of China suggests that yes, one type of mask definitely works as a barrier to prevent the spread of the airborne droplets that carry the virus, and we can thank hamsters for sacrificing their health to reach this conclusion.
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Hamsters help to show just how effective masks can be in stopping coronavirus transmission originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 20 May 2020 at 13:05:44 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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