The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised against using an n95 mask. It protects against aerosols, which are viruses-laden particles. These masks were not available at the time and they were urgently needed by health care workers. The agencies stated that SARS-CoV-2 transmission by aerosols and airborne particles was not possible. To prevent virus-carrying droplets, the agencies recommend that you use cloth masks or other homemade masks. Even after it was discovered that SARS-CoV-2 can be spread via airborne particles, this recommendation was still followed.
SARS-CoV-2 is well-known and there are many evidence to support the idea that masks can prevent others from getting it. The public health authorities are not clear on the best type of masks to protect you.
Your masks’ effectiveness in protecting you will depend on how they are stored. These are the steps you need to follow in order to remove your mask.
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Wash your hands before and after you apply your mask.
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The mask should be over your nose, mouth, and chin.
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You can tie it behind your ears or use ear loops. It should fit snugly.
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Take really good care of your mask.
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If you touch your mask, remember to wash your hands by using a soap.
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If your mask becomes stained or wet, you can switch to a different mask. The mask can be thrown away or you can wash it and seal it with a bag.
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You can remove the mask by taking it out of your ears and then untying it.
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Don not forget to wash your hands properly immediately after removing the mask.
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You can wash cloth masks in the washing machine or by hand. You can wash them with your other laundry.
These are the most important things to remember
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Masks should not be placed on people who are unable inhale or unable to breath.
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It is very important for the Children under the age of 2 years old should not wear masks.
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Face masks should not be substituted for physical distancing in any case.
The World Health Organization (WHO), recommends medical masks for health care workers and those with a history or AIDS. COVID-19 for those who care for people with disabilities.
How to get the most out of your n95 mask
You can improve the effectiveness and comfort of cloth and medical masks by making sure they fit properly to your face. This will prevent air from leaking around the edges. The mask should be securely fastened over the nose, mouth and ears. Warm air should come out of the mask’s face when you inhale. The mask’s edges should not be leaking air. To stop air escaping from the top mask, you can use the nose strip.
Some prefer to wear a disposable mask under their cloth mask. If this is the case the disposable mask should be placed against the cloth mask. Do not add layers if they make it difficult for you to breathe or block out your vision.
