The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an N95 respirator face mask to protect one from contracting COVID-19.

1. Coronavirus | Which is the right face mask to prevent
COVID-19?
Anit
Mar 5 · 3 min read
As novel coronavirus spreads in India with 29 positive cases of being reported so far in
the country, people are rushing to medical stores to buy face masks and hand sanitizers.
As a result, the demand for protective masks and sanitizers has gone up signi cantly and
the prices have shot up multiple times.
The 29 infected people include students, 16 Italian nationals and one employee each of
Paytm and Oyo.
A variety of masks are available in the market. Selecting a random mask will not protect
you from being infected by COVID-19. For instance, a regular medical mask is not
enough to protect you from the new coronavirus when it is used alone.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an N95 respirator
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2. face mask to protect one from contracting COVID-19.
An N95 respirator face mask removes particles from the air that are breathed through it.
These respirators lter out at least 95 percent of very small (0.3 microns) particles.
These masks are capable of ltering out all types of particles, including bacteria and
viruses.
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Why N95 respirators are different from face masks
N95 respirators reduce the wearer’s exposure to airborne particles, from small particle
aerosols to large droplets. “When properly tted and worn, minimal leakage occurs
around edges of the respirator when the user inhales air. This means almost all of the air
is directed through the lter media,” the CDC explains.
Unlike N95s, other face masks are loose- tting and provide only barrier protection
against droplets, including large respiratory particles. They do not e ectively lter
small particles from the air and do not prevent leakage around the edge of the mask
when the user inhales.
When to use a mask
If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with
the suspected 2019-nCoV infection. Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
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Masks are e ective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with
alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. If you wear a mask, then you must know
how to use it and dispose of it properly.
How to put on, use, take off and dispose of a mask

3. Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face
and the mask.
Avoid touching the mask while using it. If you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based
hand rub or soap and water. Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and
do not reuse single-use masks.
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To remove the mask: Remove it from behind (do not touch the front of the mask) and
discard it immediately in a closed bin. Then, clean hands with an alcohol-based hand
rub or soap and water.
Other preventive measures
The CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to prevent the spread of
coronavirus. It includes avoiding people who are sick, avoiding touching your eyes or
nose, and covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue. It recommends people who are
sick to stay home and not go into crowded public places or visit people in hospitals.
Price of the N95 respirator face mask
As the demand for N95 respirators and hand sanitizers shoot up, their prices have
jumped too. The N95 respirator is available at Rs 246. However, it is also being sold at
prices ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 apiece.
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Originally published at https://www.deccanherald.com on March 5, 2020.
Coronavirus Corona Pandemic Covid 19
WRITTEN BY
Anit
Health nutritionist an and entrepreneur
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