Keypoints:
- Several medical experts have recommended to put on two masks for double protection and to prevent the infection.
- On Sunday, the Centre had released the do’s and don’ts for double masking.
With the Covid+19 cases rising exponentially in the country, several medical experts have recommended the citizens to wear two masks for double protection and to curb the spread of infection. On Sunday, the government had released the do’s and don’ts for double masking.
DO’s :
- The double mask must consist of a surgical mask and a double or triple layered cloth mask.
- While wearing the mask, press the mask tightly on the nose bridge.
- While wearing a mask and pressing it tightly on the nose, do ensure that breathing is not blocked.
- Cloth masks should be washed on regular basis.
DON’TS :
- Do not wear both the masks of the same kind.
- The term period of wearing a mask should not be more than two consecutive days.
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As per a study,
Putting on a tightly fitted two masks can double the effect of filtering out SARS-CoV-2-sized particles. The mask will prevent them from reaching the person’s nose and mouth and causing Covid.
According to a research published in the journal named JAMA Internal medicine, the research shows that the reason for enhanced filtration is not adding layers of cloths but, it looks out to eliminate any gaps or ill-fitting areas of the mask.
The country battles with the second wave of the deadly Coronavirus with many states facing acute shortage of beds and medical oxygen. India’s Covid tally has crossed the grim milestone of 2 crore on May 4.
