It turns out that the amount of virus you are initially exposed to makes all the difference in how sick you get.
Being exposed to a large volume of viral particles puts you at much greater risk for developing a severe infection than coming into contact with a small amount.
This means that wearing a mask (with a face shield is even better) and adhering to recommended hygienic practices can potentially save your life, or others’ lives.
Click here to read about the dry data
Click here to read: How much of the coronavirus does it take to make you sick? The science explained
Read further commentary about what this means for mask-wearing
Justin Groode MD | Patient Advocate Alliance LLC
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