Infectious disease experts Dr. Susy Hota and Colin Furness took mask-related questions from the Checkup audience and guest host David Common. Dr. Susy Hota is the medical director for infection prevention and control at University Health Network in Toronto. Several callers and commenters asked whether you can properly clean and reuse a homemade cloth mask, or a protective N95 mask. Hota said that most cloth masks can be reused, but they have to be handled carefully to avoid contaminating them. "So I would say your cloth mask is a safer option, as long as you're using it correctly and cleaning it very regularly and frequently," she said.

Source: CBC News July 06, 2020 03:00 UTC