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Coronavirus: Does wearing a face mask pose any health risks? Not for most people

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mask pose any health risks?No, not for most people. Babies and toddlers should not wear masks because they could suffocate. The same goes for anyone who has trouble removing a mask without help.Others can wear masks without risking their health, according to experts, despite false rumours to the contrary.

Should masks be mandatory? It depends In areas where COVID-19 is spreading, health experts agree that wearing masks or other face coverings in public helps reduce the risk of spreading the virus when people can’t socially distance by staying 6 feet apart.The coronavirus mainly spreads through droplets that are emitted when people talk, laugh, sing, cough and sneeze.

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