Copper masks made by Chile company in COVID-19 fight
For centuries, copper has been used to repel certain bacteria and viruses, and a Chilean company is now using the metal to address a mask shortage.
14 Apr 2020
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For centuries, copper has been used to repel certain bacteria and viruses, and a Chilean company is now using the metal to address a mask shortage.
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