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Originally Posted by flatbutt View Post
No, at least that's my position. N95 has a specific construction to filter out 95% of particles at about 0.3 microns IIRC. Dust masks do not, plus N95 are made to seal around nose and mouth, the dust masks not so much.

The masks are designed to prevent you from spreading. Not to prevent you from getting. If your eyes are still exposed to droplets, you aren't doing much. The mask keeps droplets from spreading if you cough, sneeze, or are a spit talker.
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