(she/they) 26, tma, Black, non-darkskinned, ace-aro| 📍intersection of da Deep Souf
Jan 18 • 15 tweets • 4 min read
here is a non-exhaustive thread on the various modifications you can apply to surgical masks to increase their efficacy at preventing airborne illness (95% effective like N95 masks). combining these modifications will increase your mask's efficacy 🧵
surgical masks are made from the same material as N95 masks but do not have the same fit or seal to the face. meaning, surgical masks can have the same efficacy at preventing airborne illness as N95 masks with modification for a better fit .