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Agencies:

Among the many COVID-19 myths that are making the rounds, particularly on social media, is that facial coverings are harmful because they decrease Oxygen and increase Carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Plenty of scientists have diligently explained the impossibility of getting Carbon dioxide poisoning from wearing a cloth face mask, but the myth persists. Such erroneous beliefs are hampering public health efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

�No clinical evidence of harm�
Four major Medical and Health Organizations that work with and for people with all kinds of breathing problems � "The American College of Chest Physicians", "The American Lung Association", "The American Thoracic Society" and "The COPD Foundation".

In a statement released late last week, all the groups said that facial coverings are safe and should be worn in public settings even by many people with chronic lung disease.
�Individuals with normal lungs and even many individuals with underlying chronic lung disease should be able to wear a non-N95 facial covering without affecting their oxygen or carbon dioxide levels,� the statement adds.