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Timeline of face masks

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| 1961 || || || "In 1961 MusselmanZ0 reported on a new fitted mask designed to be used only once and then discarded. The mask incorporated a filter in a plastic shell that was shaped to fit the face. An elastic band secured it in place. Excellent bacterial filtration was reported."<ref name="Spooner"/> ||
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| 1961 || || || " A {{w|3M}} releases a “bubble” surgical mask that 3M released in 1961, that yes, takes its inspiration from the cup of a bra. When 3M learned learns it couldn’t can’t block pathogens, the mask was is re-branded as a “dust” mask."<ref name="fastcompany.comsssa"/> ||{{w|United States}}
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| 1966–1968 || || || The use of face masks in Japan becomes even more common during several major flu outbreaks happening around this time.<ref name="sciencenorway.no"/> || {{w|Japan}}
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