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Should I Wear a Mask to Stop Coronavirus?

Laura Foster looks at the science about when and where we should wear face masks.

Feeling confused about whether you should wear a face mask to protect yourself and others from coronavirus?

The World Health Organization clearly states that medical masks should be for healthcare workers, not for the general public.

But some countries don't agree, with several governments telling people they need to wear masks whenever they go out.

Some are advising people to make their own.

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ health correspondent Laura Foster looks at the science.

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