Video: Should I be wearing gloves?

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It's become commonplace for people to wear a mask when in public—and for good reason, as it's a small step that drastically reduces the risk of spreading the coronavirus.

But what about another common form of personal protection—? CIDD's Dr. Nita Bharti explains why gloves often may not be as effective as people hope.

Credit: Pennsylvania State University

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