It's Safe to Wear a Medical Mask for a Long Time

It's Safe to Wear a Medical Mask for a Long Time

N95 masks are estimated to reduce oxygen intake by anywhere from 5 to 20 percent (Getty Images)

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This rumor began with many Twitter users, including Angela Johnson.

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research.unsw.edu.au

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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