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Do masks provide any benefits against pollution and smog in Thailand?

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Mar 16, 2020
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The discussion revolves around the effectiveness of masks in Thailand, with one comment expressing skepticism about their utility and another highlighting their role in protecting against pollution and smog.
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Helps against pollution, and smog unless you have the virus helps speeding it to others
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Sumran *********
the masks dont even do anything lol
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Werner *******
If you're an asymptomatic carrier, it can stop you from spreading the virus unknowingly. It also stops you from touching your face so much.
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