medical mask
Surgical face shield
A medical mask is a loose-fitting disposable covering worn over the nose and mouth to reduce transmission of respiratory droplets.
Healthcare workers wear them during procedures; the general public adopted them widely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Distinguished from respirators like N95s, which form a tighter seal and filter smaller particles.
She grabbed a medical mask from the box before entering the clinic.
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