Fauci Admits Government Fault On Masks; Celebrating July 4 Safely

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Fauci Admits Government Fault On Masks; Celebrating July 4 Safely

Coronavirus Daily

Kelly McEvers, NPR

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Don't touch the front of a mask when you take it off. This way, you avoid touching any infectious droplets it might have blocked. Instead, take the mask off by the ear loops.

When Taking Off Your Mask, Avoid Touching the Front; Use the Ear Loops

For the types of cloth or surgical masks that the general public wears, the fibers they're made of aren't dense enough to block the exchange of gases like oxygen & carbon dioxide. Also, these masks aren't so tight that air can't get in around the sides.

Cloth & Surgical Masks Don't Limit Oxygen Intake; Only N95 Respirators Do

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As of June 2020, the US Is Down 15 Million Jobs Since February

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Kelly McEvers Intro

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Masks & Social Distancing Are Essential for Limiting COVID-19's Spread on July 4th

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Lack of Knowledge About the Effectiveness of Masks Led to Mixed Government Messages

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Cloth & Surgical Masks Don't Limit Oxygen Intake; Only N95 Respirators Do

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Emphysema Patients Should Wear Masks or Face Shields to Limit COVID-19 Infection Risk

0:47

Should People Wear Masks When Exercising Amid COVID-19?

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When Taking Off Your Mask, Avoid Touching the Front; Use the Ear Loops

1:01

Kelly McEvers Interlude

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Texas Governor Mandates Mask-Wearing in Public Amid COVID-19 Second Wave

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Kelly McEvers Outro

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AD: "It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders" Podcast

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Fauci Admits Government Fault On Masks; Celebrating July 4 Safely

Coronavirus Daily

Kelly McEvers, NPR

Fauci Admits Government Fault On Masks; Celebrating July 4 Safely

Coronavirus Daily

Don't touch the front of a mask when you take it off. This way, you avoid touching any infectious droplets it might have blocked. Instead, take the mask off by the ear loops.

For the types of cloth or surgical masks that the general public wears, the fibers they're made of aren't dense enough to block the exchange of gases like oxygen & carbon dioxide. Also, these masks aren't so tight that air can't get in around the sides.

As of June 2020, the US Is Down 15 Million Jobs Since February

Kelly McEvers Intro

Masks & Social Distancing Are Essential for Limiting COVID-19's Spread on July 4th

Lack of Knowledge About the Effectiveness of Masks Led to Mixed Government Messages

Cloth & Surgical Masks Don't Limit Oxygen Intake; Only N95 Respirators Do

Emphysema Patients Should Wear Masks or Face Shields to Limit COVID-19 Infection Risk

Should People Wear Masks When Exercising Amid COVID-19?

When Taking Off Your Mask, Avoid Touching the Front; Use the Ear Loops

Kelly McEvers Interlude

Texas Governor Mandates Mask-Wearing in Public Amid COVID-19 Second Wave

Kelly McEvers Outro

AD: "It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders" Podcast

As of June 2020, the US Is Down 15 Million Jobs Since February

Fauci Admits Government Fault On Masks; Celebrating July 4 Safely

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