Masks should be single-use (length of shift is not a critical factor, but masks should be safely disposed after a single use). The mask serves to "concentrate" any microbe on the surface, and COVID-19 is viable for 7 days on the surface of a mask.
Masks should be single-use (length of shift is not a critical factor, but masks should be safely disposed after a single use). The mask serves to "concentrate" any microbe on the surface, and COVID-19 is viable for 7 days on the surface of a mask.