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Are graphene-coated face masks a COVID-19 miracle – or another health risk?

  • Written by C. Michael White, Distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut
Are graphene-coated face masks a COVID-19 miracle – or another health risk?Officials in Quebec, Canada recently removed graphene-coated face masks from schools and daycare centers.Ridofranz/iStock via Getty Images

As a COVID-19 and medical device researcher, I understand the importance of face masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. So I am intrigued that some mask manufacturers have begun adding graphene coatings...

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