If you have this mask, get a new one now, says CDC
You could walk in the wrong type of mask and not even knowledge.
Hide or double mask? This is the question at the forefront of pop culture in recent weeks, after several participants in the inauguration of President Biden have been observed bearing two masks, overlooking the other and some health experts suggested doubling in response. to the newCOVID-19 [Feminine Strains.But disease control and prevention centers (CDC) has not yet changed official recommendation: the agency said everyone should wear a mask - a single mask - which has some characteristics. But how long since you consulted these guidelines? Is your current mask provider always up to? Read about their essential advice - and to ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.
Do not wear masks that make breathing difficult
Do not wear masks that are "fabric that make the breathing difficult, for example, vinyl". Also avoid those in leather or plastic. "If you wear glasses, find a mask that is closely suitable on your nose or the one that has a thread to limit the fog," says the CDC.
The CDC says avoid masks with valves
Do not wear masks that "have expiration valves or upheavals that allow virus particles to escape," says the CDC. "The goal of masks is to keep the respiratory droplets from reaching other people to help with the control of the source," reads of the agency's guidance. "However, the masks with one-way valves or vents allow you to be expired through a hole in the material, which can result in expelled respiratory droplets that can reach other people. This type of mask does not prevent The person wearing the mask to transmit from Côvidé -19 to others. "
The CDC says to avoid masks that health workers need, like N95
No need for masks that are "intended for health workers, including N95 respirators or surgical masks," the CDC said. "They are very hard to breathe when you wear them correctly"said Rochelle Walensky, the new head of the CDC, at. CNN Town Hall. "They are very difficult to tolerate when you wear them for long periods."
The CDC recommends these masks
The CDCMasks guiderecommends that you choose a face mask that
- Has two or more layers of breathable and washable fabric
- Covers completely the mouth and nose
- Perfectly suitable against the side of your face, without any gaps
If you wear a scarf, a balaclava or a ski mask this winter, you should wear it on your face mask. The CDC warns that these accessories should not be worn as a substitute for a mask.
"Everyone should wear a mask," said Dr. Walensky at a CNN town hall on Covid-19 last week. "If you wear a fabric mask, it should be a multilayer mask, so several layers of potential protection."
After the town hall, Walensky tweeted: "Please#PORTER A MASKprotect yourself and others of# COVID-19 [Feminine. The masks work better when everyone has one, but they do not substitute for social distance. Masks still need to be worn in addition to staying at least 6 feet apart (especially inside people you do not live with). It included a link to theLast scientific memory of CDC on masks, which listed several studies showing that Community masking has reduced or prevented the spread of COVID.
Travel mask mandate comes into effect on Tuesday
Now it's a good time to make sure that you have enough masks and are of sufficient quality: from 18:59, Eastern Time Tuesday, the CDC requires all travelersOn aircraft, ships, trains, films, buses, taxis and travel units - and in transport centers such as airports, bus and boat terminals, train stations and metro - Wear masks.
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How to stay healthy during this pandemic
As for yourself, do everything you can to prevent you from installing and spread-Covid-19 in the first place:Carry a face maskBe tested if you think you have coronavirus, avoid crowds (and bars and evenings of the house), practice social distance, do only run essential races, wash your hands regularly, disinfect frequently affected areas and to cross this healthiest pandemic, do not miss these 35 places you are most likely to catch Covid .