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[–] marshadow@lemmy.world 17 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Partially correct -- cloth masks protect others, but an N95 actually protects the wearer.

[–] geegaw@lemmy.world 13 points 8 months ago (2 children)
[–] marshadow@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago

Oops that’s what I meant, thanks.

[–] HipHoboHarold@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

Yup. I keeps things from getting out, but also can help from things getting in. I do patient transportation at a hospital, and sometimes we have to wear PPE before going in a room. Not just to keep the patient safe, but also ourselves.