Do You Know? Preventing Corona With Fabric Masks Actually Is Not Very Effective, Here's the Explanation And Rules of Use

News24xx.com - As quoted from Live Science, cloth masks are actually not ideal. But given the lack of medical protective equipment in the midst of the Corona pandemic, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the CDC is heavily recommending health care providers to wear cloth masks rather than not wearing masks at all.

Commercial surgical masks are three times known to be more effective at preventing the spread of flu than homemade cloth masks. So a cloth mask is only considered a last resort to prevent transmission of the Coronavirus if you can't find a surgical mask.

However, it should be remembered that face mask masks only offer limited protection and are not considered to be adequate protection. Therefore there are several other preventive steps that also need to be taken:

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1. Avoid close contact with people who look unwell and suffer from fever or cough.
2. Cover the nose and mouth using a tissue or elbow when coughing or sneezing.
3. Diligent washing hands with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from hands to face or to others.
4. Clean hard surfaces, especially those that are often touched, such as door handles, using cleaning products.
5. Always use a mask over the nose and mouth, especially if you have a cold. This will help reduce the risk of transmission.

Rules for Wearing a Cloth Mask to Avoid Corona Virus?
In addition to the things above, some important rules to wear cloth masks below also need you to know:

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1. Always use a face mask with the same orientation. Use the same side for the outside (contaminated side). Do not flip the side of the mask use. Therefore it is advisable to make a fabric mask, make both sides with different colors so you can remember which side is the outside and inside.

2. Routinely washcloth masks using a washing machine. This will help remove any residual viral or bacterial particles that might contaminate the outside of the mask. Try after washing is dried in a washing machine with high temperature.

3. Remove the mask by holding the strap from the back then pulling it forward. Do not touch the mask material. But if you want to touch it then don't forget to wash your hands with soap and water before and after touching it.

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