why you should wear a mask.

When you wear a mask, you protect others as well as yourself.

A mask is NOT a substitute for social distancing masks should completely cover the nose and mouth and fit snugly against the sides of face without gaps.

Why are we all wearing a face mask:

One of the reasons widespread, public face mask wearing is so important with Covid-19 has to do with the prevalence of asymptomatic carriers who can still spread the virus to others. It is estimated that anywhere from 6%to almost 18%of those infected can carry the virus without developing symptoms.

Why is it important to wear a respiratory mask:

Masks are recommended as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice. This is called source control.

Is it compulsory to wear a face mask in the UK:

The UK has one of the lowest adoption rates, with just 36% of people saying they wear a mask, but the government there has now announced it will make wearing face masks compulsory in shops from 24 July 2020. In some countries, such as the US, mask wearing has become an intensely political issue.

When to wear a face shield instead of a mask?

If you must wear a face shield instead of a mask: Choose a face shield that wraps around the sides of your face and extends below your chin or a hooded face shield. This is based on the limited available data that suggest these types of face shields are better at preventing spray of respiratory droplets.

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