Nearly 3 years after the outbreak of the Corona virus infection and many people receiving anti-vaccine doses, many countries around the world began to raise laws that obligate people to wear a mask or a “medical mask”, such as Britain and the United States.
But there is still a lot of confusion and doubts about whether a muzzle should be worn to avoid infection with the Corona virus or new mutations. In what circumstances should it be placed and in what cases can it be dispensed with? Here is the answer in this report.
General recommendations for wearing a mask
It is a good idea to continue to wear a mask and to maintain a social distance around strangers, especially in indoor areas with steady air where the virus may collect.
A "medical mask" is also important if you haven't been vaccinated or if you spend time with people who haven't been vaccinated either. Unvaccinated people are at high risk of contracting the virus. It is also necessary in hospitals.
But if you're healthy and vaccinated, your risk of getting seriously ill with COVID-19 may be very small.
And if infection rates where you live are high, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to recommend masks in most indoor settings.
Here are the places and situations where it is best to wear a medical mask in detail.
Should a mask be worn outdoors?
There is little scientific evidence to show that the catcher provides additional protection in outdoor spaces such as sidewalks, roads or parks. But if you are in a place with a lot of crowd, such as a concert or a sports venue, it is better to wear a mask.
What about indoor spaces?
First of all, follow the standards and rules of the place you are entering. If the sign on the door says "Mask required", you'd better wear it.
If the mask is optional, consider space, number of people, and airflow.
You can liken the virus to cigarettes: If someone smokes, will the smell and taste of cigarettes fill the air quickly? If the answer is yes, then so will the virus.
But in a restaurant, the cigarette smoke of someone at the next table won't fill the air above your tables. But you will smell someone smoking at your own table, so people sitting with you to eat pose a higher risk.
The gym is a particularly virus-infested place. Heavy breathing can expel more virus particles, but most gyms have excellent ventilation systems to avoid this problem.
The CDC advises against wearing a mask during exercise; Because it hinders a person's ability to see and breathe properly.
What about public transportation or planes?
In most public transportation such as buses and subways, a mask is required. And because many people go out and enter in a narrow and closed area, wearing a "mask" is very necessary in it.
On planes, you should definitely wear a mask even if you have been vaccinated.
What about the children at school?
The risks of contracting the Corona virus for children have always been lower than for adults.
Children usually do not have severe symptoms when they are infected with the Coronavirus, whether they have been vaccinated or not. Although many students went to school without masks during the epidemic, very few of them contracted any serious illness.
And after 3 years of the spread of the epidemic, many parties in different countries began demanding that children not be obligated to wear masks in schools, especially since they spend a lot of time together playing without wearing them outside schools.
Several studies suggest that the catcher makes social communication difficult for children, hindering children's ability to express their feelings or understand each other's feelings.
The World Health Organization does not recommend the wearing of masks for children under the age of five , and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control does not recommend wearing masks for children under the age of 12 .
What if you have a cold?
Corona is not the only virus that can cause serious complications. The flu, for example, kills more than 30,000 Americans in a normal season, most of whom are elderly or immunocompromised, The Atlantic notes .
Colds and flu are likely to be transmitted in the same way as Covid. If you feel sick, you should stay at home, or wear a mask if you must go out.