Facial masks protect you more from Covid that you did not think, doctors say
Even if they have always been mounted as a way to keep others safe, they do wonders for you too.
Since March, the disease control and prevention centers (CDC) haveRecommended bearing a cover in cloth covering To help stop the propagation of coronaviruses from those infected with other people around them. But, according to new research, this face combination could do more to keep you safe that you have already realized. Now, medical experts say that yourfacial mask really protects you of Covid-19 too,reduce the risk of infection for anyone with a 65%.
In an interview of July 2nd on the effectiveness of coronavirus prevention methods,Dean Blumberg, MD, Head of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Children's Hospital, andWilliam Ristenparpart, professor of chemical engineering at UC Davis, said that research shows that theThe virus is spread by two main methods: Aerosol and droplets particles. And, according to their conclusions, a person wearing a mask is more protected againstVisible droplets that are expelled when someone speaks that someone who is not. "The port of masks decreases the risk of 65%," Blubyg said.
"Everyone should wear a mask," he added. "The people who say," I do not think the masks work "do not know the scientific evidence. It's not a system of belief. It's like saying," I do not believe in gravity. "
Blubly also explained that maintaining the social distance and taking outdoor activities or in well-ventilated areas is also crucial to stop spreading, as lighter aerosol particles that we can not really see thatdwell in the air and infect others. "People who do not wear mask increase the risk of transmission to everyone, not just people they come into contact," said Blubugg, referencing howCarriers spread the virus Speaking, breathable and coughing in the air.
"You are an irresponsible member of the community if you do not wear mask," he added. "It's like double-soaking in the guacamole. You're not nice to others."
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Scientists have also concluded that the combination of a face mask and social distancing made for the most effective way to protect against Covid-19, with Blublub noting that "social distancing reduces the risk of transmission of the virus 90% ". And for more than who transmits coronaviruses, checkIt is who transmitting more than 50% of COVID cases..
