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Respirators Key To Coronavirus Battle But They Must Be Worn Correctly

N95 respirator manufactured by 3M
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Leon County Judge John Cooper on June 30, 2022, in a screen grab from The Florida Channel.

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Joe Palca is a science correspondent for NPR. Since joining NPR in 1992, Palca has covered a range of science topics — everything from biomedical research to astronomy. He is currently focused on the eponymous series, "Joe's Big Idea." Stories in the series explore the minds and motivations of scientists and inventors. Palca is also the founder of NPR Scicommers – A science communication collective.