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One way to prevent contracting a novel coronavirus infection is to use a mask. But what kind of mask should you wear? Is it the usual type of surgical mask or mask type N95 that works to prevent particles?
As of January 24, 2020, the virus that can cause pneumonia has claimed 26 lives with more than 800 people infected in China. A number of appeals have been made by the Indonesian government so that the public is alert, one of which is wearing a mask.
The following is a review of the correct mask to prevent coronavirus infection.
Use of masks to prevent infection coronavirus
Masks are a means of personal protection that can prevent the body from exposure to air pollution and dust. The use of masks has also become a primary prevention effort from various risks of disease that are spread through particles in the air.
The effectiveness of masks to protect against the risk of spreading the virus was also proven in a study published in the International Journal of Infectious Disease. The study found that using the correct mask can reduce the risk of being diagnosed with a flu-like illness by as much as 80% lower.
If you reflect on the case of the outbreak of the Novel coronavirus, in fact experts do not know exactly how the virus is transmitted. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in America advise medical personnel to treat it like a pathogen that can spread through airborne particles. Therefore, the use of masks for protection from Novel coronavirus was done.
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DeathDistribution MapAs a result, the community also uses masks every time they travel as an effort to reduce the risk of being infected with the Novel coronavirus. There are two types of masks that have been chosen, namely surgical masks and N95 masks.
