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Wear a mask. Almost all health experts and the organization, including disease control centers and the World Health Organization, point out that protective coatings are one of the fundamental prevention measures in this ConcerningCOVID-19 [Feminine. However, there is a mask mistake that many people earn who considerably compromise their health, according to the infectious disease expertDr. Anne Rimoin, Professor of Epidemiology at UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and Infectious Disease Division of the Geffen School of Medicine. In fact, it's worse than getting out of your home without mask at all. Read on and to ensure your health and health of others, do not miss these Without signs that you have already had coronavirus.

Do not make this face mask error

Although most types of face coatings are scientifically proven to prevent covid-19 propagation, keeping these tiny droplets infected with the virus to travel a person to anyone, some forms can actually encourage spread.

"Some face coatings such as bandanas and gaiters actually break a cough in smaller droplets, increasing the distance of the propagation virus," says Dr. Rimoin.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, research has been divided as to the effectiveness of gaiters and bandanas. Initially theCDC warned against using them. However, now they suggest wearing a one "with two layers or folding it to make two layers".

The masks they discourage complete wear includes those that do not fit properly (large gaps, too loose or too tight), all masks made from hard-to-breathe materials (such as plastic or leather) or fabric Libiously woven or which are knitted, that is to say tissues that let the light pass, masks to a layer, masks with expiration valves or vents or carry a scarf / mask of Ski as a mask.

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How to test your mask

Dr. Rimoin TIP: The higher the merger. "You always want to look for three layers of protection," she says. It also reveals a test at home that you can make to see how effective your mask is. "Try the match test," she suggests."Wear your mask and try blowing a candle. If you succeed, the mask is not as effective."

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How to survive this pandemic

As for yourself, follow the fundamentals of Fauci and help put an end to this thrust, no matter where you live-wear a facial mask, the social distance, avoiding big crowds, do not go inside with people you do not go with (especially in the bars), practice good hygiene of the hand, vaccinate yourself when it is Available for you and protect your life and life of your life. others, do not visit any of these 35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.