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The Why of Face Masks

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posted on 2025-08-09, 07:40 authored by Matthew PartridgeMatthew Partridge
<p dir="ltr">An infographic-style cartoon illustrating different scenarios of face mask usage and their effects on exposure risk. It visually compares the transmission risk when no one wears a mask, only the healthy person does, and when the infected person does. The cartoon promotes public health understanding of virus containment.</p>

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2020-04-26

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Infographic comparing face mask usage and virus exposure risk in three scenarios.

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No masks for anyone Normal exposure risk Healthy person wearing a face mask Normal exposure risk Coronavirus positive person wearing a face mask Significantly reduced risk of exposure More info: WHO When and How to Wear Face Masks 26th April 2020

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