Doing these things after wearing a mask cannot prevent viruses
Now, masks have become the “standard equipment” for everyone when they go out. But wearing a mask does not mean that the virus can be kept out of the door, and wrong habits will leave the virus with a chance for a sneak attack.
Why do I still get infected after wearing a mask?
The World Health Organization has reminded that wearing a mask alone is not enough to protect you.
Sort out the common misunderstandings of wearing masks and summarize a few “dangerous actions” to help you reduce the chance of infection.
1. Touch the outside of the mask to adjust the position (X)
When hands touch the outside of a contaminated mask, and then touch the eyes and other parts, the risk of infection may increase.
The correct way:
When adjusting the position of the mask, touch the edge of the mask as much as possible, and wash your hands after touching it.
2. Touch the clean masks without washing your hands (X)
Pay attention to hand hygiene before using a mask to avoid spreading germs through the touch of your hands.
The correct way:
Wash your hands before wearing a mask. If it is inconvenient, use hand sanitizer instead.
1. Bare nose (X)
The spread of the coronavirus mainly relies on droplet transmission and contact transmission. When the nose is exposed, it will increase the risk of infection.
The correct way:
The mask should fit the contour of the nose, and the wire part should be stuck on the bridge of the nose to shape it.
2. Expose the mouth and nose at the same time, pull the mask to the chin (X)
When the mask is pulled to the chin, the inner surface of the mask will be contaminated by the exposed area of the chin, and it may be infected with the virus if worn again.
The correct way:
When you need to remove the mask temporarily, you should remove the mask as a whole.
1. When removing the mask, both hands are in contact with the mask in a large area (X)
A large number of bacteria and viruses may be attached to the outer surface of the mask. It is easy to touch the surface of the mask with hands when removing the mask. It will cause contact infection.
The correct way:
Just touch the edges and straps, not the front of the mask that may be contaminated.
2. Take off the mask when sneezing or coughing (X)
This may spread bacteria and viruses to others.
The correct way:
When sneezing and coughing, use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose. If there is no tissue or it is too late, use the elbow to cover it.
1. Put the used mask in your pocket and put it in your bag (X)
Other items are often placed in pockets and handbags. Doing so can easily cause the mask to be contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms, which may cause illness when worn again.
The correct way:
When going out, prepare a separate packaging bag. When not wearing it, fold the mask in half along the middle, with the outside facing up, and put it into the bag.
2. Place the mask on the table randomly at home (X)
If you are at home, it is not scientific to put it face down on the table, because the outer side will pollute the outside.
The environment on the inner side will be contaminated by other substances.
The correct way:
Hang the used mask on a drying rack or wall hook.
Finally, it needs to be reminded that the low temperature in winter is more conducive to the survival of the new coronavirus, and it is also a season of high incidence of respiratory diseases. In order to avoid cluster epidemics, WHO reminds you to
Next points:
1. Wash hands often with alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap
2. Don’t spit or smoke in public places. Use ordinary household items for frequently used items.
3 .Disinfectants are regularly disinfected to avoid going to crowded places, places in close contact with people, and airtight and closed ventilation
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