Why it is necessary to wear face masks in public?
Every health organization across the world is advising to wear face masks in public places especially when social distancing measures are hard to maintain, to avoid the spread of any virus or illness to other people.
COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are in close contact with one another (about 6 feet), so the use of masks is particularly important in settings where people are close to each other. CDC recommends all people above 2 years of age should wear a mask in public places. But masks should not be worn by children younger than 2 years old or anyone who has trouble breathing or who is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
Face masks are now essential when you are traveling through the airline, train, or using any public transport vehicle or even while riding in a cab, or taxi. You should wear a facemask when you are out traveling or doing grocery shopping, going to your workplace, or visiting any public place where maintaining social distancing is not easy. There are many types of masks available in the market. It pays to know the difference between various masks.
Here are different types of masks currently available in the market,
- Basic Cloth Face Mask:
This is your standard, everyday version of a face mask. It’s also the version recommended for public use in the midst of COVID-19. You can wear this type of face mask while going to a public place.
- Surgical Face Masks :
A mask intended to be worn by healthcare professionals during surgery to catch the bacteria shed in liquid droplets and aerosols from the wearer’s mouth and nose.
- N95 Respirators :
N95 is a particulate-filtering facepiece respirator that meets the N95 standard of the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health air filtration rating because it filters at least 95% of airborne particles.
- KN95 Respirator :
KN95 masks are very similar to N95 masks. Both capture about 95% of tiny particles in the air. The biggest difference is that N95 masks are able to capture larger particles.
Ijsim.com offers KN95 Professional Protective Masks which is Designed for carers, security, and other frontline or key worker staff where there is a risk of contamination from exposure to bodily fluids or airborne viruses. The KN95 mask is manufactured with 4 layered, fluid repellent material, in a 3D shape to provide increased breathability whilst wearing. Approved to use for a single 8-hour shift. Compliant and tested to UK standards EN149.
Features & Benefits of KN95 Professional Protective Masks
- KN95 4 layer breathable protective mask with CE certification
- Prevents 95% of particles from entering the nose and mouth whilst wearing
- Made from water-repellent material, with high air permeability
- Strong barrier against all kinds of dangerous bacteria
- Adjustable nose clip for a secure and comfortable fit
- 3D shape increases breathing capability whilst wearing
- Approved for single shift use (8 hours)
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