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Potentially toxic masks distributed in schools and daycares in Quebec

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One model of mask distributed to Quebec schools and daycares may be dangerous for the lungs as they could contain a potentially toxic material, according to a directive sent out by the provincial government on Friday.

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WHO Report: Wildlife Farms, Not Market, Likely Source Of Coronavirus Pandemic

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In an exclusive interview with NPR, Peter Daszak, part of the investigative team that did two weeks of research in China, said it found evidence that wildlife farms may be a potential source of the main spillover event.

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CDC | Your Guide to Masks

When selecting a mask, there are many choices. Here are some do’s and don’ts.

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The Pandemic Broke the Flu

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This winter has been an extraordinarily quiet flu season. Scientists aren’t sure the silence will last.

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Why you might want to start wearing better masks — even outdoors

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The spread of more contagious coronavirus variants in Canada amid already high levels of COVID-19 makes it a critical time to think about the masks we wear.

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