From going out to find mobile phones, glasses, socks, keys… and one more difficult task – find masks!
In the vast sea of people, look at each other, you are the pair of eyes and the mask I know!
The purpose of wearing a mask is to minimize the spread of the virus, but there are always people who are restless and wear a mask and wear it in style.
But these 7 “personal” ways of wearing masks, taking off masks, and storing masks are not only ineffective but also may introduce viruses.
Wearing a mask is to prevent healthy people from inhaling or infected people exhaling gas with virus particles, and our main respiratory organ is the nose, not the mouth.
Wearing a mask with your nose exposed is the same as not wearing it, and you can neither protect yourself nor others.
Since the one above shows too much, some people think, cover the mouth and the tip of the nose.
Is that all right?
There is a nose bridge clip on the top of the mask, which is used to fit the nose and prevent the gas from directly entering and exiting from both sides. If you only cover the tip of the nose and do not completely protect your nose, it is equivalent to not worn.
Since “showing up” (showing the nose) doesn’t work, is it okay to show up?
I finally got a Fan Bingbing-style awl with a pointed face and chin, but I didn’t want to be blocked by the mask.
If this happens, it usually means that the mask model is wrong, and it is recommended to buy a larger one.
And this mask is very easy to slide, causing the outer layer to come into contact with the skin, contaminating the skin of the face, and there is the possibility of indirect contact transmission.
This way…
Why don’t you just remove the nib?
Wearing a mask in this way is not only completely ineffective but also harmful, increasing the risk of disease transmission.
Many people will directly touch the outer layer with their hands during the process of removing the mask; and the mask will fold after pulling it down, and the outer layer of the mask will also touch the skin.
All of these can lead to contact transmission.
Some people can’t help but stretch out their claws…
Masks!
This also increases the risk of disease transmission.
After wearing it, you should not touch the outer layer of the mask. If the mask must be adjusted, it is recommended to wash your hands before and after adjustment, or to clean your hands with hand sanitizer.
Some people wear masks properly, hold it for a day, and then let go of themselves after “taking it off”.
But it’s not over yet.
The outer layer should be touched with hands and hands should be washed after removing the mask.
If you forget to wash your hands, then touch your nose and rub your eyes, the virus will enter your body unknowingly.
Some friends also like to fold the masks and put them in their pockets or bags, which is undoubtedly helping the virus spread to new gathering places, and the masks keep turning over during walking. It is possible that the inner layer will also be contaminated.
The correct way is to discard it as soon as possible. If the mask is not used for a long time, it can be reused. After returning home, you can hold the ear hook with your fingers and hang the mask in a ventilated place.
If you don’t use the mask outdoors temporarily, you can hold the ear hook with your fingers or hang it on your arm!
But be careful: Avoid contact of the outer layer with the body.
But having said that, if you are really in an epidemic-risk area, it is best to avoid taking off your mask outdoors.
Finished?
Are you wearing the mask correctly?
Contributing Author: Jiang Yongyuan| Master of Internal Medicine, Third Military Medical University
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