Dr. Faisci has just revealed this kind of masks are the best for double masking
If you wear them in the wrong order, you could endanger you.
In recent weeks, health experts, including the Covid White House AdvisorAnthony Fauci, MD-told the public that double masking could providestronger protection COVID. Now that disease control and prevention centers (CDC) officially haverecommended to carry two masks, Fauci shares advice on the best way to do it. According to the infectious disease expert, there are two types of masks best suited for double masking. Read on to see which masks you should be the overlay and for the masks to avoid,This type of facial mask is "unacceptable", warns the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Fuci says that a fabric mask on a surgical mask is the best way to double the mask.
In February 11 appearance onToday, Fauci suggested that people put aFabric mask on a surgical mask For a safer fit. These specific masks worn in this orderMinimize aerosol leaks which can elsewhere slip on gaps in a mask. "If you really want to be sure [you are sure], get a tighter fit with a second mask," said Fuci.
While the white house advisor released this method of masking, he is not the only one who advocates. A recent study published in the journalCellfound that people should "wear a cloth mask closely on top of a surgical mask where theThe surgical mask acts as a filterand the fabric mask provides an additional layer of filtration while improving the adjustment. If the masks are suitable, this strategy should prevent the transmission of the virus with more than 90% efficacy, according to the study. However, researchers note that the inverse of the order of the masks could change the adjustment and make it less effective. And for more withden insight,Dr. Fauci says you will easily get an appointment with the vaccine after this date.
There are three problems in a mask subject to leaks.
The double masking ensures that the mask is suitable for your face, which allows to better contain the flow of air. Fauci pointed out that there are three areas below the eyes, under the jaw and in front of your ears - which are prone to leaks when they carry aMisjudged mask. These shortcomings can be remedied with a double masking, which offers a better fit by securing the mask to your face. And for more masks to avoid,The CDC warns against the use of these 6 face masks.
The CDC has just published a new study that shows the benefits of double masking.
After weeks of experts suggesting a mask overlay, the CDC finally publishedA study on practice On February 10 and then added a double masking recommendation to its guidelines. The study concluded that wearing a surgical mask under a fabric mask significantly reduces the bearer exposure to viral particles. According to research, a surgical mask on its own 42% of the "most important" particles for the transmission of Covid and a fabric mask of 44% blocked. The combination of the two masks makes it possible to lock substantially more particles.
The CDC website now advocates "a disposable mask under a fabric mask. The second mask must push the edges of the interiormask against your face. "And for more information up to date,Sign up for our daily newsletter.
You do not have to wear two masks.
Fauci pointed out that the recommendation of the CDC is not that you have to wear two masks, but you have to wear at least one. "What the CDC says [is minimized, wear a mask. That's all [the CDC is] saying," he explained. "At least one mask, but if you really want to be sure, get a tighter fit with a second mask." And for more advice from Covid Councilor,Dr. Fauci says do not do it after your first shot Covid.
