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     • Wearing a mask can help lower the risk of respiratory virus transmission. When worn by a person with an infection, masks reduce the spread of the virus to others. Masks can also protect wearers from breathing in infectious particles from people around them. Different masks offer different levels of protection.
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     Masks and Respiratory Viruses Prevention

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   Which mask should I wear?

   • The CDC says that you should wear the most protective mask that you'll wear regularly, fits well and is comfortable. Respirators such as nonsurgical N95s give the most protection. KN95s and medical masks provide the next highest level of protection. Cloth masks provide less protection.

   How well do face masks protect against COVID-19? - Mayo Clinic

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   How do you wear a face mask?

   • Verify which side is the top – this is usually where the metal strip is. Then, identify the inside of the mask, which is usually the white side. Place the mask on your face covering your nose, mouth and chin, making sure that there are no gaps between your face and the mask. Place the straps behind your head or ears.

   Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Masks - World Health Organization (W…

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   Do you wear a face mask if you have a cold?

   • The new office accessory... Asked by: Edward Seymour, Hove The wearing of face masks has become the norm in Japan, even making it as far as the couture catwalks. But what many people in the West don’t realise is that they’re usually worn by a person who has the cold or flu to protect others, rather than to protect the wearer.

   Can face masks reduce the spread of colds?

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   How do you wear a medical mask?

   • Use masks that have bendable nose strips, as these help prevent air from leaking out of the top of the mask. Layers of material offer more protection. Some people choose to wear a medical mask under a cloth mask. In that case, the cloth mask should press the edges of the medical mask against the face.

   How well do face masks protect against COVID-19? - Mayo Clinic

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   How do you use a mask?

   • The appropriate use, storage and cleaning or disposal of masks are essential to make them as effective as possible. Here are the basics of how to wear a mask: Clean your hands before you put your mask on, as well as before and after you take it off, and after you touch it at any time. Make sure it covers both your nose, mouth and chin.

   When and how to use masks - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Why do people wear face masks?

   • But what many people in the West don’t realise is that they’re usually worn by a person who has the cold or flu to protect others, rather than to protect the wearer. This is also true of the face masks worn by dentists and surgeons, which are designed to stop the wearer spreading their germs to the patient.

   Can face masks reduce the spread of colds?

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3. www.gov.uk › guidance › living-safely-withLiving safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19

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   Apr 1, 2022 · Wearing a face covering or face mask can reduce the number of particles containing viruses that are released from the mouth and nose of someone who is infected with COVID-19 and other...

4. www.who.int › when-and-how-to-use-masksWhen and how to use masks - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Here are the basics of how to wear a mask: Clean your hands before you put your mask on, as well as before and after you take it off, and after you touch it at any time. Make sure it covers both your nose, mouth and chin.

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6. www.sciencefocus.com › the-human-body › can-faceCan face masks reduce the spread of colds? - BBC Science ...

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   However, by providing a barrier, the masksare also effective at protecting the wearer from airborne viruses. They likely add further protection by keeping the mucous membranes in the nose and throat moist, helping our airways to expel germs, and they’ve also been shown to protect hay fever sufferers from pollen.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › coronavirus-mask › art-20485449How well do face masks protect against COVID-19?

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   Nov 4, 2023 · The CDC says that you should wear the most protective mask that you'll wear regularly, fits well and is comfortable. Respirators such as nonsurgical N95s give the most protection. KN95s and medical masks provide the next highest level of protection. Cloth masks provide less protection.

8. www2.hse.ie › when-to-wear-face-coveringFace masks: types and how to wear one - HSE.ie

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   You should only wear a respirator mask once. You can use the same mask for a few hours if it stays clean, dry and in place. You should not lower your mask below your nose or chin to talk to someone or for any other reason.

9. www.bbc.com › news › avFace masks: How to wear one correctly - BBC

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   Well, yes. Wearing a face mask or covering incorrectly can make it easier for coronavirus to spread. If it's not kept clean, your mask will be contaminated and will not work as well. It may put...

10. www.who.int › coronavirus-disease-covid-19-masksCoronavirus disease (COVID-19): Masks

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    Oct 12, 2023 · For either type of mask, you should choose the one that fits your face well - cover your nose, cheeks and chin without leaving gaps on the sides. Masks with vents or exhalation valves are not advised because they allow unfiltered breath to escape the mask.