While the effects of the Corona virus spread from China to all over the world are gradually increasing, it is recommended to use a mask to protect against the virus in many places. But do face masks really offer effective protection against Corona virus? Let’s call the answer together.
If you have recently been to an airport to take a trip, or you have been in an event with people from many nations, you are likely to encounter people wearing masks on their faces. One of the effects of the Corona virus, which has spread from China and is seen in many countries around the world, is the application of facial masks as a result of anxiety.
Masks, which are in the first place in the list of measures to be taken against Corona virus in many places, appear as a way of protection preferred by people because they are easily accessible. So, do facial masks really protect people from the Corona virus? In fact, we can answer this question after explaining some technical details.
There are differences between the face masks:
Nowadays, when we come across news on social media that the prices of face masks have increased and some mask sellers see Corona virus as an opportunity, there are some basic points that we need to pay attention to if we want to buy a mask. According to the standards set by the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH), N95 type masks can filter 95% of airborne particles. This filtering rate can protect people from the danger of Corona virus, but it is worth remembering that the rate is not 100%.
If you want to buy a mask over the internet or somewhere that sells medical equipment, it is useful to pay attention to the N95 phrase. Leaving aside the N95 masks, standard medical masks cannot be said to provide effective protection, because the production purpose of these masks is quite different. Let’s explain this topic in a different subtitle.
Standard medical masks are ineffective against Corona virus:
These disposable face masks that we usually see in hospitals; it is actually used by doctors, nurses and other health professionals to protect the patient they care about from themselves. These masks, which are used to prevent particles that can spread through the mouth or nose during speech or coughing, do not have the ability to pass small size viruses, such as the Corona virus. Therefore, it is not possible to protect against Corona virus by using these masks.
After explaining all these details, we can answer the question “It depends on the structure of the mask” to the question of whether the masks protect against Corona virus. If you want to take measures against Corona virus, you should pay attention to the mask you choose, take care to change the mask frequently, and take measures to prevent the mask from getting dirty or wet.
Since standard medical masks do not protect against Corona virus, we recommend that we take these masks because the masks you receive can both bother you in terms of costs and lead to a decrease in the stock of medical supplies in our country.
