NPR Coronavirus Updates

A User's Guide To Masks: What's Best At Protecting Others (And Yourself)

By Maria Godoy
Published July 1, 2020 at 4:10 PM MDT
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They're made of cotton. Or polyester. Or paper. Or polypropylene. Here's what researchers say about the effectiveness of the different types of face masks during this pandemic.

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Maria Godoy
Maria Godoy is a senior science and health editor and correspondent with NPR News. Her reporting can be heard across NPR's news shows and podcasts. She is also one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.
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