Masks play very important role in avoiding the spread of Covid-19. Wearing masks improperly will lead to infection. There are many types of masks, choosing a mask is so confusing. Which is the best type of mask to use in Covid-19.

1. What is the best weapon to fight
against COVID-19?

2. Best weapon to tackle Covid-
19
Masks
Masks play very important role in avoiding the spread of Covid-19.
Wearing masks improperly will lead to infection.
There are many types of masks, choosing a mask is so confusing.
Which is the best type of mask to use in Covid-19.

3. Types of Masks
1. Disposable Masks
2. Cloth Masks
3. Bandana - Neck gaiters and balaclavas
4. Cloth masks with filter
5. Cone-style masks
6. N95
8. N99
9. Full length face shield
10. P100 respirator/gas mask

4. Disposable Mask

5. Disposable Mask
• Disposable mask or Surgical masks.
• Surgical mask cover our nose, mouth, and chin.
• Especially protect us from sprays, splashes, and large-particle
droplets.
There are 3 layers
Outer Layer - Fluid Repellant
Middle Layer – Barrier to germs
Inner Layer – Moisure Absorption
Cost of disposable mask
₹ 1 to ₹ 5 Ruppees or can be bought in bulk.

6. Cloth Mask

7. Cloth Mask
• Low cost and can be bought from any place.
• But Cloth masks show minimum efficacy compared to medical
masks.
• The efficacy of cloth masks filtration varies and depends on
the type of material used, number of layers, and degree of
moisture in mask and fitting of mask on face.
Recommendation - It is recommended to use two or more
cloth masks, one on another for best efficacy.
Cost of cloth mask
₹ 5 to ₹ 10 ruppees.

8. Bandana – Not recommended

9. Cloth Mask with Filter

10. Cloth mask with Filter
• Many layers of fabric makes gives more chances for virus
particles to stick instead of going out into the air.
• A filter helps in this process to breathe without any
suffocation.
Cost of cloth mask with filter
₹ 300 above

11. Cone style mask

12. Cone Style Mask
• The mask itself is generally circular or oval in shape and is
designed to form a tight seal to your face.
• Elastic bands help hold it firmly to your face.
• Made up of Non-Woven Polyester Material.
• Light weight and easy breathing for user.
Cost of Cone style mask
₹ 300 and above

13. N95 Mask
The term N stands for non-resistant. Non resistant means it can withstand any
Diseases in any condition, even in moisture.

14. N95 Mask
• N95 or respirator mask is a more tight-fitting face mask.
• N95 blocks the splashes, sprays, and large droplets.
• Blocks 95 percent of very small particles.
• Skin Friendly.
Cost of N95 ₹ 200 and above.
Layers in N95 mask
1. Non woven cloth
2. Polypropylene fiber
3. Electrostatic adsorption
4. Non woven cloth
5. Polyester Cotton

15. N99 Mask
N99 masks are similar to N95, only they have higher filter
rate compared to N95.
Cost of N99 mask is slightly higher than N95 masks.
₹ 400 and above

16. Full length face shield

17. Full length face shield
A face shield is used to protect entire face and the eyes from
any viruses.
Risk of exposure is very low.
Cost of Full length face shield
₹ 500 and above

18. P100 respirator/gas mask
• Gas mask is used in preventing inhaling dangerous
substances, including hazardous gases, vapors, and
microorganisms.
• Used by firemen, Laboratory of Virology and studying and
researching microorganisms.
Cost of p100 respirator
₹ 1000 and above

19. P100 respirator/gas mask

20. What mask to choose?
• WHO recommends the usage of three layered masks (surgical
masks) for general usage.
• WHO recommends Face shield masks and N95. N95 masks
offer protection against any small particles as 0.3 microns in
size, and while the coronavirus itself is around 0.1 microns in
size.
• If it is costly we can go for multiple masks worned one over
another.
• Human life is more expensive than anything.
• Wear two or more masks to stop the spread and be safe.