Rightways to Success: Mandatory face masks on Aug 1,2020 is for crowded public places

Saturday, 1 August 2020

Mandatory face masks on Aug 1,2020 is for crowded public places

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Today is the day to mask up

Health DG: Mandatory face masks on Aug 1 is for crowded public places

What kind of face mask best protects against coronavirus?

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/30/what-kind-of-face-mask-best-protects-against-coronavirus-covid-19

- Which One? Know the various Face Mask in the market by Dr Gigi Han

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How to buy face masks, according to medical experts

Left to right: a neck gaiter (aka a buff) that slips over the head; a KN95 respirator, a version of the N95 respirator used in U.S. hospitals; a pleated surgical mask (below the KN95); a cloth mask.

Photo illustration by Max Posner/NPR

So you want to wear a face mask? Good call.

A growing body of evidence supports the idea that wearing face masks in public, even when you feel well, can help curb the spread of the coronavirus — since people can spread the virus even without showing symptoms. That's the main reason to wear a mask: to protect other people from you.
Face masks can also offer the wearer some protection — though how much varies greatly, depending on the type of mask. No mask will offer full protection, and they should not be viewed as a replacement for physical distancing of at least 6 feet from others, frequent hand-washing and avoiding crowds. When you combine masks with those measures, they can make a big difference.
But what kind of mask is best?
When choosing a mask, experts say focus on the fabric, fit and breathability. How well a mask protects is a function of both what it's made of and how well it seals to your face. But if you can't breathe well through it, then you're less likely to keep it on.

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