What masks work best? Dr. Melissa Perry answers viewers' questions about mask wearing
News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Dr. Melissa Perry to answer viewers' questions about mask wearing.
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Aug 14, 2020, 1:32 PM
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Some people even wonder if face masks work at all to prevent COVID-19.
News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Dr. Melissa Perry to answer viewers' questions about mask wearing.
More on masks:
CDC guidance on masks
11 things to consider if your school is requiring the use of masks
Guide of 4 masks for children
CDC guidance on masks
11 things to consider if your school is requiring the use of masks
Guide of 4 masks for children
Dr. Perry is the chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health. She has also served on the Board of Scientific Counselors at the CDC.
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