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Why wear face masks in public? Here's what the research shows

  • Written by Hector Chapa, Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Interprofessional Education, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University
People have resorted to using scarves and bandanas as face masks to protect against spreading coronavirus. While cloth masks aren't as effective as surgical masks, research suggests they can limit the spread of droplets.Jens Schleuter/Getty Images

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