After Twitter trolls said that the mask was ineffective, Milano clapped back and told naysayers that the mask has a carbon filter in it, which is an insert many people use to add an extra layer of protection in their masks, whether or not their masks are perforated. They filter airborne particles and many people use them to double up on their protection from coronavirus and from dangerous, virus-spreading particulates. Plus, even wearing a faulty mask has been linked to limiting the spread of disease, at least somewhat, even though it might not be as effective as a carbon-filtered mask or an N95 mask. And it’s a relief that people are even doing the CDC-recommended mask-wearing and social distancing — Milano and her family were leaving the house to get antibody tested, which has become a part of the suite of tests available to all Californians, including COVID-19 tests.
