https://thehill.com/changing-americ...5-wearing-a-neck-gaiter-may-actually-increase
Wearing a neck gaiter may actually increase coronavirus transmission, study finds
A study by researchers from Duke University measured how effective different types of masks were at stopping respiratory droplets from being released into the air.
Wearing a neck gaiter may actually increase coronavirus transmission, study finds
A study by researchers from Duke University measured how effective different types of masks were at stopping respiratory droplets from being released into the air.
- The study found the neck gaiter material breaks up big particles into many small particles that tend to linger in the air.
- Researchers said it might be counterproductive to wear such a face covering.
- N95 masks were unsurprisingly the most effective.