Well thought out do it yourself face masks may offer more protection compared to the dust masks you get at the hardware store.
MIT research shows that water droplets from a sneeze or cough may stay airborne for longer than previously thought and travel up to 25 feet without any wind.
The dose makes the poison and, like starting a fire, if you don't have enough kindling (virus), then you probably won't get the fire (disease) going. However, better safe than sorry.
Here is some grabbing information from MIT, along with a mask design that appears to be both easy and effective. Do look at my other blog titled, "Coronavirus: Are Your DIY Face Masks Working?" Also, here is the channel whence this face mask concept comes from along with their other videos.
I did not do enough testing to prove that the more hydrophobic (water repelling) mask will provide more protection, but it certainly makes sense.
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Thomas J. Lewis, Ph.D.
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