(NPR) Coronavirus FAQ: What Does It Mean If I Can Blow Out A Candle While Wearing A Mask?

Coronavirus FAQ: What Does It Mean If I Can Blow Out A Candle While Wearing A Mask?

Birthday spoiler alert: If you want your mask to be a barrier to coronavirus transmission, you should not be able to blow out candles while wearing it.



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Coronavirus FAQ: What Does It Mean If I Can Blow Out A Candle While Wearing A Mask?

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