“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society” said Jiddu Krishnamurti, an Indian philosopher, speaker and writer.
As you all know that COVID-19 is not over yet, healthcare administration and the government has suggested continuing wearing mask and maintaining social distancing. UVMask is one of the biggest innovations that uses UV-C light, which can kill off bacteria and viruses with ease. UV Mask, a face mask that has a built-in UV-C filter. It is one of the safest masks right now.
There are different types of masks available in the market. And many people get confused in finding the right mask. So, here are some ways to understand which mask is necessary for your safety.
Cloth face mask:
The cloth mask is the most common one available everywhere. The cloth mask is mainly recommended to people who do not have any corona symptoms. Although, these masks do not prevent you from COVID-19. But can help to reduce the transmission of the infected virus from one person to another. When you go outside from your home or visit a crowded place then its suitable to wear a cloth mask to prevent you and others from the transmission of COVID-19.
Due to the shortage of surgical masks, the government has suggested citizens wear a cloth mask.
Surgical mask:
The most common mask is used by every doctor and healthcare worker. This mask is made to prevent the spread of respiratory droplets that occurs through an infected person when they talk, sneeze, or cough. Wearing a surgical mask is been followed for a long time. And FDA has approved wearing the surgical mask for people who are infected with the coronavirus. These are disposable masks and after every use, you throw the mask. The mask is used to create a barrier for your mouth and nose. So that no potential contaminants can enter your body when you breathe.
N95 Respirator:
It is also known as a surgical N95 Respirator. This is a good quality mask with a 95% filtration rate. And can filter tiny particles of size smaller than 0.3 microns. The N95 mask has a filtration system that no other mask has and some researchers suggest that the N95 mask can offer better prevention than a surgical mask.
A multi-layered cloth mask can be similarly effective as an N95 mask.
How to wear the mask properly:
The COVID-19 is not over yet and wearing a mask is still crucial to reduce the transmission of the virus from one person to another. But some people do not take this seriously and don’t wear the mask properly.
Here are some steps to wear a mask properly:
- When you wear a mask, don’t touch the mask, use the ear loops to wear the mask. Also, make sure that your mask can cover your face and nose completely so that there is no air gap in between.
- Remove your mask with the help of ear loops, don’t use your naked hands. Dispose the mask properly and wash your hands after removing the mask.
