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New Covid wave has begun and masks should be worn again, scientists warn
(www.independent.co.uk)
this post was submitted on 17 Aug 2023
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Is there no risk to weaken your immune system by continuously wearing masks even outside epidemic waves?
No. Masks do not weaken immune systems.
Found this study that claims it does, though I'm not knowledgeable enough to say if it is trustworthy. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34585544/