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Maraya1969

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1. I agree with air filters but I do not think they can prevent viruses.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2020, 05:14 PM

Jul 2020

Unless I am missing something.

Although someone told me yesterday that even though viruses are smaller than the holes in masks they are attached to water molecules mostly and those would be stopped by the masks. Maybe that is the theory behind the HEPA filters.

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PEF to Cuomo: Install COVID-blocking air filters for all state workers [View all] TexasTowelie Jul 2020 OP

I agree with air filters but I do not think they can prevent viruses. Maraya1969 Jul 2020 #1

If only New York hadn't already spent their allowance for the next 10 years, they might be able to BComplex Jul 2020 #2