Daily Mail | 27 Aug 2023
- A study published in April found disposable masks can have toxic chemicals
- Experts said this could make newly instated mask mandates ineffective
- READ MORE: Mask mania sweeps America…AGAIN
The surgical N95 mask has been held up as the gold standard when it comes to protecting against Covid.
But a study quietly re-shared by the National Institutes of Health in spring suggests the tight-fitting mask may expose users to dangerous levels of toxic chemicals.
Researchers from Jeonbuk National University in South Korea looked at two types of disposable medical-grade masks, as well as several reusable cotton masks.