Since the outbreak of COVID 19 has taken over the world, one preventive measure has got importance from the very first day, and that is wearing a mask.
However, unfortunately, a lot of people are still skeptical about wearing a mask. Some are confused about the question that will the face mask going to save them or save others?
As the number of COVID Test in India is growing day by day and the positive cases, in a few states, are still at rising, maybe it is time to scrutinize the effectiveness of face mask all over again.
Importance of Wearing Face Masks
l The use of face masks recommended to the fullest after the increase in positive cases post COVID-19 test, as masks work as the physical barrier in protecting you and the others from spreading or inhaling viral particulates.
l Face masks ensure respiratory protection by reducing the viral droplet deposit on your face surface and let it out through air to the nearest person.
l The details opted from the people during the Corona test have proven the fact that they got infected by someone less than 6-feet away from them. So, every breath of an infected person can send the virus up to 6 feet away inside a room. And, face masks can cut down the spreading up to 95%.
l On the other hand, if you are not infected and touch a contaminated place followed by your face or nose right away, you will soon get infected. Wearing a face mask prevents that instant transmission as your hands will not be able to touch your face or nose in any way.
Guidelines for Face Masks and the Recent Changes
Face Masks From day one, the Centre for Disease Control (CDC), along with the World Health Organization (WHO), has told the public to wear masks. Initially, it was for just the people who were affected. However, things got out of hands, especially in Asian countries, where the practice of wearing masks was much common.
Till a few days back, N95 masks are considered as the best choices. But the increased demand for N95 Masks and supply shortages has left the CDC to bring some changes in the guidelines.
Extensive Corona testing has brought out more cases every day, and that's why CDC has now recommended that not only the sick people but the general public should also wear it when they're out. The homemade cloth masks will be enough for them.
As per the experts, these homemade masks may not protect someone from falling sick but will help the spread of the diseases from the carrier. So, face masks are a must-have right now as a preventive measure for both symptomatic and asymptomatic people.
Final Words
To round up, if you have tested positive after the test for COVID 19, or started showing some flu-like symptoms, you should certainly wear a face mask while out in public. It may protect others from you once infected and reduce the spread.
On the other hand, you should follow the CDC guidelines and get your face mask to protect yourself until the vaccine is out there. It is going to be your lifesaver.
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