Filtration Efficiency of Face Masks Used by the Public During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Robert Steinbrook
Abstract
In November 2020, the US was averaging more than 1 million new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases per week, an astounding number. To make progress against the pandemic, routine and universal use of face masks throughout society is essential.
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