When to wear - and when to jump - the mask of your face
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With some states responsible for the use of facial masks - and facial masks preventing the propagation of coronavirus droplets, you probably have a few and know how to wear them. But do you knowwhen To wear them? We asked doctors on forehead lines when wearing - and when skipping your face mask, and here's what they said.
When to wear your face mask
"Masks must be worn whenever you have concerns about the spread of a disease like CVIV-19 of yourself to other people," saysDr. Warren Michalski. "These traps droplets of your mouth and nose and keep the virus contained in you, assuming you are a carrier." Keep reading to see exactly when and where.
In any closed area
According to Eliza Chin, MD, you should wear a mask when "you are in any room or closed area where other people, with the exception of members of your own household, are a current and physical distancing. "
When you are grocery store
With aisles and narrow lines to check, it is not always possible to stay six feet away when shopping food. Wear your mask. Some stores will not let you enter without one.
When you are on public transport
Since states now reopen, there will be more people by public transport. It is more important than ever to continue to wear your mask because there will be more people who can infect you or be infected with you.
When you are in a beauty salon
Hair and nail salons reopen slowly when we cross the phases. Beauty salons usually require that the customer and the owner are near and personal. As it is almost impracticable to stay at a safe social distance, it is important to wear a mask.
When you are in a common zone
You should wear a mask when "you work in common areas like corridors, stairs, elevators and car parks," says Dr. Chin.
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When you are at a protest
"It's important to wear your mask if you are in a large crowd, especially if you participate in a manifestation and you have among people planning their voice," saysDr. Bindiya Gandhi. "Remember that the virus is extended via breathing droplets, especially talking, talking, singing, coughing and sneezing."
For pregnant women work
"By working active and pushing, many breathing droplets come into the atmosphere," saysDr. Madeline Sutton. "Many hospitals encourage the port of masks in work to reduce the possible transmission of COVID-19."
Any time social distancing is not possible
In all circumstances - at work, in a restaurant, even in a park, wear your face mask if other people can not stay six feet from you.
When skip your face mask
A facial mask is not always necessary. There are times when it simply does not make a big difference. Read on to know when and where.
When you are at home
"You do not need a mask while your immediate family home if you stayed with your family throughout the closure and have no exposure to COVID.Dr. Dianah Lake.
When you are in the car
"There is only any reason for this," says Dr. Lili Barsky. "The only time someone should wear a mask while staying in their car, is through driving, or paying or picking up something chainsaw.Or in a travel or taxi service. "
When you are in an open space without anyone else around
"With anyone around anyone or people are expanded far, like in a park or in a field, take this opportunity to take fresh air in a relatively low risk space, because it's something our bodies were somewhat hungry this year "," saidDr. Giuseppe Aragona. "Fresh air can be proven to help mental health."
When you do exercise inside, far from people
"If you are on a machine in your gym apartment or on a bike, or surrounded by a small number of people who can keep their distance, it is acceptable not to wear mask," says Dr. Barsky. "If someone is sick, they should not be at the gym or exercise at all." "These activities require efforts and facial masks make it difficult for adequate respiration," says Kemunto Mokaya, MD.
When you eat
"If you are in a restaurant, you may be able to remove your mask when you are at your dining table," saysDr. Maggie Cadet. "If you get up to use the bathroom or circulate in the room, a mask must be placed."
"In fact, after taking off your mask in advance, you must store it away from the table if it is reusable or throw it if it is disposable and clean your hands to prevent contamination of food," adds the Dr. Barsky.
When you are in the water
"The masks are not necessary for the pool," says Dr. Cadet. The wet masks are more permeable and it is better to stay a good distance from people you do not live. The same goes with the beach, says that the CDC-does not wet them.
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When a disability does not allow you to
You can ignore a mask when "you have a medical, mental disability or development disability that prevents a mask," says Dr. Chin, "or you're hard to hear or communicate with someone hearing who needs to see your face. "
Overall: Follow the rules of your state
The laws vary by state and change every day. In California, for example, masks have just been mandated. In Montana, there is no mandate. Check with your local leaders and consider their tips the strict minimum.
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