Advice on the use of masks in the community (World Health Organization)

WHO Advice on the use of masks in the community, during home care and in healthcare settings in the context of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak. Guidance is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Arabic and Russian below.
This guidance was updated in December 2020.

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