Half-mask' warning: Study finds uncovered nose may heighten
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Last updated 17 Jul 2024
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New study shows covering your nose is just as important as covering mouth
A group of researchers at the University of North Carolina found the cells that line the nose may be more likely to become infected with the virus than the throat or lungs.
A group of researchers at the University of North Carolina found the cells that line the nose may be more likely to become infected with the virus than the throat or lungs.
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