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Best mask for corona virus(covid-19)?Surgical mask vs home made mask vs N-95 Respirators

Corona virus pandemic affects all over the world due this pandemic emergence of the usage of mask becomes higher.Corono virus is an airborne disease so we must use mask to protect ourself from spreading and infecting.


 Face mask is a protective mask covering the nose and mouth or nose and eyes.
You may have heard a lot recently about using face masks to prevent infection. In fact, one recent study Trusted Source found that Google searches related to face masks spiked in to a high range in the search engine.
 

              * What are the main types of face mask ?

When you hear about face masks for COVID-19 prevention, it’s generally three types

                    1. homemade cloth face mask
                    2. surgical mask
                    3. N95 respirator
   

             Home made cloth face mask

To prevent the spread of the virus from people without symptoms medical institute suggest to.wear  home made cloth mask in public settings, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission, such as grocery stores and pharmacies.
                                 

                                   Surgical mask

Surgical masks are disposable, loose-fitting face masks that cover your nose, mouth, and chin. They’re typically used to protect the wearer from sprays, splashes, and large-particle droplets
prevent the spread of potentially infectious respiratory secretions from the wearer to others

                                         N95 respirator

The respirator itself is generally circular or oval in shape and is designed to form a tight seal to your face. Elastic bands help hold it firmly to your face. Some types may have an attachment called an exhalation valve, which can help with breathing and the buildup of heat and humidity

                      How to use a surgical mask?

Only wear a surgical mask if you’re currently ill with COVID-19 or are caring for someone at home who can’t wear a mask.

Surgical masks are disposable. Don’t reuse them.

Replace your surgical mask if it becomes damaged or damp.
Always promptly discard your surgical mask in a closed garbage bin after removing it.

Clean your hands before putting your surgical mask on and after you take it off. Additionally, clean your hands if you touch the front of the mask while you’re wearing it.

      Which mask is more protective?

Cloth face masks should be worn while continuing to practice social distancing and proper hygiene. Reserve surgical masks and N95 respirators for hospitals and healthcare workers.

N95 respirators can protect against infection with SARS-CoV-2 when used appropriately. People using N95 respirators need to be fit-tested to make sure the respirator seals effectively.

A surgical mask won’t protect you from contracting SARS-CoV-2. However, it can help prevent you from spreading the virus to others.

Only wear a surgical mask if you have COVID-19 and need to be around others, or if you’re caring for someone at home that can’t wear one.
N95 respirators are best for covid-19 due to the lack of demand medical institutes suggest them for health care workers and infected persons other normal people can water surgical mask for protection.
 The World Health Organization offers advice for the public on how to use masks to protect against corona virus infection:

Inspect the mask for any holes or tears to make sure that it's intact.

Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol before putting on the mask.

Cover your nose and mouth with the mask and make sure no gaps exist between it and your face.

Avoid touching the mask while using it. Touching the front of your mask, which is exposed to the environment, can defeat the purpose of using it.

If you do touch your mask, wash or sanitize your hands immediately.
When your mask gets damp, replace it.

Do not reuse these single-use masks.
Remove your mask from behind rather than touching…
 

                What is the demand for face mask around the world?

The COVID-19 outbreak in China, which produces half of the world’s face masks, has generated a twofold challenge: there is a surging domestic demand and also a major disruption to the global supply.

WHO estimates that 89 million medical masks will be required every month. To meet that demand, a 40 per cent increase in manufacturing is expected.
Retailers on multiple continents are running out of masks, and prices for a box of masks on online retailers like Amazon have surged to hundreds of dollars.

Due to the shortage manufacturing companies tripled their production in the month of April and the prices of mask are accelerating due to its high demand.

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  1. N95 has a 95 % filtration capacity and is enough to keep one's safe against airborne particles and droplets. Hopefully everyone is keeping safe and wearing their mask and face shield. PAPR for SALE Medical

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