○「繊維の隙間より小さい粒子はマスクのフィルターを通過する」は間違い
“Because viruses or pollen allergens are small, they pass through the gaps in mask fibers, so only special masks for viruses (such as N95 masks) are effective. (Misinformation about mask use)
Japan Association of Aerosol Science and Technology (Official Site, from July 2025)
○「繊維の隙間より小さい粒子はマスクのフィルターを通過する」は間違い
“Because viruses or pollen allergens are small, they pass through the gaps in mask fibers, so only special masks for viruses (such as N95 masks) are effective. (Misinformation about mask use)