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2023-08-31 06:38:35 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 06A2883EE0E39206288CAF6EFE508012D145A4C20F4E341ED194A6BD5829DF46
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Missing important context: Simple surgical masks like these serve mainly to contain the spread of germs and other pathogens from the wearer. They also protect the wearer from inhaling macroscopic droplets. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-mask/art-20485449 https://www.nytimes.com/article/covid-masks-protection-stats.html
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