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From “Walrus” to “Zorro,” the CDC breaks down what facial hair styles do and don’t work with face masks

No matter what type of beard you’ve got, the CDC has you covered.

We mustache you to trim your mustache, Mr. Dali.
We mustache you to trim your mustache, Mr. Dali.
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As COVID-19 spreads, so too does the demand for face masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a detailed chart today breaking down what types of beards and mustaches are compatible with respiratory masks.

The broad-brush conclusion? You may want to go with the clean shaven look until the danger passes.

 
(The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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