Coronavirus Tips: Who should wear a mask? Read details

Fabricated news revolving around the novel coronavirus gets shared by the paranoid public on social media without a second thought. Recently, misinformation has surfaced online, that depicts wearing mask protects one from the new coronavirus. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who are in a country, which is experiencing a current outbreak, or a healthcare worker who is treating a coronavirus patient or someone with flu-like symptoms, are recommended to cover their face with masks. Read on to know coronavirus tips, who should wear a mask, and various coronavirus symptoms:

Coronavirus symptoms 

According to WHO, Coronavirus is zoonotic, which means it is transmitted between animals and human beings. Common symptoms of coronavirus infection include fever, cough, respiratory symptoms, and difficulty in breathing. More severe symptoms involve pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death. 

Coronavirus tips

Besides these sets of people, others are advised to take preventive measures such as keeping hands clean, taking social distancing seriously, and keeping hands away from the face. These basic habits are proven highly effective than just a mask usage. However, those who need to wear a mask, here’s what you should know about them.

Types of masks: N95 mask and surgical mask

There are two types of masks including N95 respirators and surgical masks. As per reports, the former ones are known for filtering out a minimum of 95% of the airborne particles. Hence, they assist in preventing users from inhaling particles that are tinier than 0.3 microns in diameter. Therefore, N95 masks are the most effective in regions with poor quality of air.

On the other hand, Surgical masks keep droplets and splatters from descending on surfaces and people at closer proximity. In simple words, they act as a barrier to avoid germs from spreading via the mouth. According to reports, infected people, with no visible symptoms, also act as a carrier of germs.

Who should wear a mask?

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, many times, fake information has been released online. Therefore, to put a stop, the World Health organization has provided information about the usability of masks. Therefore, people should wear a mask in the following conditions:

1. If you are healthy, but taking care of a person with suspected infection.
2. When coughing or sneezing
3. Masks are known to be effective when combined with frequent hand-cleaning with soap or alcohol-based sanitizer
4. If one uses a mask, they should know how to use and dispose of it. 

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How to wear a mask?

1. It is recommended to clean hands before touching the mask
2. During application, cover mouth and nose with it and avoid gaps between face and the mask
3. While using it, avoid touching the mask. If you need to do, clean your hands with soap or sanitizer.
4. When it becomes damp, replace the mask and avoid reusing a single-use mask
5. Remove the mask from behind, while required to do so and discard it, before cleaning hands.

Coronavirus affected areas in the world 

Source: WHO, Esri (Data depict the numbers till March 19 as reflected on the WHO website)

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