Christian Cuevas wearing N95 mask outdoors as a way to reduce the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
It is sometimes referred to as a respirator. The mask will filter at least 95% of particles that are at least 0.3 microns in size. An N95 mask is a specialy designed is worn on the face, covering the nose and mouth to protect against potentially harmful airborne particles. It has been proven to be able to block viruses most of the time.
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People have begun to wear surgical masks in public because of the emergency over coronavirus pandemic. First it was no gathering of more than 500, then it was no public gathering at all. Events were either postponed or cancelled.