Face Masks: How Face Coverings Help Slow the Spread
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Amid the COVID-19 crisis, wearing face masks has become a way of protection from the virus. Remember: It is very important to stay at home. If you need to go outside, wear a community face mask.
Face masks are only effective when:
It has a filter.
It is breathable.
It is not loose and properly worn.
It is not taken off outside with other people present.
Face masks might give wearers false security. People may expose themselves in risky environments.
It may increase the frequency of touching their face, and disregarding the other more effective ways of preventing the spread of the virus, such as:
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Proper hand hygiene
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Respiratory etiquette
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Physical distancing
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Wearing a community face mask can prevent the spread of viruses because you and anyone can be a carrier. It keeps you out of trouble too because wearing of face masks is now mandatory.
Who should wear a community face mask?
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People who need to go outside for essentials needs.
Service-oriented workers, such as food handlers and security personnel.
Visitors and contact staff in health care facilities.
Homecare givers
5 Medical workers such as dietary professionals and administrative staff.
Always be careful! Face masks can cause difficulty in breathing, especially to:
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People with chronic respiratory diseases or may already have breathing difficulties.
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Children 2 years old and below.
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