Face masks have become a part of everyday life around the world. Photo: Reuters
Face masks have become a part of everyday life around the world. Photo: Reuters

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N95, surgical or cloth: which face mask offers the best protection against Covid-19 and the Omicron variant?

  • How much more contagious is Omicron compared to earlier strains?
  • N95 masks are used by health care workers in high-risk environments or procedures – should I get one?

Face masks have become a part of everyday life around the world. Photo: Reuters
Face masks have become a part of everyday life around the world. Photo: Reuters
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