{"id":58302,"date":"2021-04-28T21:00:11","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T15:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=58302"},"modified":"2023-07-06T14:44:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T09:14:38","slug":"which-is-the-best-mask-for-covid-19-do-you-need-to-upgrade-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2021\/04\/28\/which-is-the-best-mask-for-covid-19-do-you-need-to-upgrade-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Is The Best Mask For COVID-19? Do You Need To Upgrade It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second wave of the <\/span><b>COVID-19<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pandemic is spreading rapidly across the length and breadth of the country. This has made preventive measures such as social distancing, frequent hand washing, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wearing masks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> important, now more than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#types-of-COVID-19-masks\">Types of COVID-19 masks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#upgrade-your-everyday-masks\">Upgrade your everyday masks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#the-ideal-way-to-wear-a-mask\">The ideal way to wear a mask<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b id=\"types-of-COVID-19-masks\">Types of COVID-19 masks<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing a mask<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> protects both the wearer and the people around them. There are primarily three types of masks:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Medical Masks<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical masks are surgical masks that protect the wearer from contact with germ-containing droplets and sprays. The World <\/span><b>Health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Organisation (WHO) recommends these medical masks for healthcare workers, patients diagnosed with <\/span><b>COVID-19<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or someone taking care of patients with the disease. People above the age of 60 years or with <\/span><b>comorbidities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are recommended to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wear a medical mask<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This mask has the ability to filter out large particles from air while the wearer inhales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2. N95 Mask<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N95 mask<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a type of respirator, considered more protective as it filters out both small and large particles when the wearer breathes in. Since <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N95 respirator mask<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is in short supply, they should ideally be reserved for the frontline workers.\u00a0It is the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best mask for COVID-19<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/N95-Mask.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><b>3. Cloth Masks<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloth masks are made of multiple layers of tightly woven cotton fabric and can be used daily. They trap the respiratory droplets released while the wearer talks or sneezes, from getting through your mask or escaping from it.<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cloth-Masks.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><b>4. Layered Mask<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHO\u2019s recommended fabric mask material involves three layers. The inner layer in contact with your face should be a hydrophilic material like cotton, which easily absorbs droplets from your exhaled breath. The middle layer can be a filter made of non-woven polypropylene. The outermost layer should be a hydrophobic material, a fabric that repels droplets and moisture. This can be made of synthetic material such as polyester or a polyester and a cotton blend.\u00a0<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3-layered-mask.png\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b id=\"upgrade-your-everyday-masks\">Upgrade your everyday mask<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With double and triple variants of <\/span><b>COVID-19<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spreading, more protection is warranted, even for wearing masks. With minor tweaks, you can upgrade your mask. Tightening the ear loops and buying a mask with a metal clip to secure it at the bridge of your nose goes a long way in safeguarding you against the possibility of getting infected. While an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N95 mask<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will provide maximum protection, you can also consider double-masking. Wearing a surgical mask above the cotton mask can reduce exposure. However, don\u2019t layer your mask if it makes it hard for you to breathe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b id=\"the-ideal-way-to-wear-a-mask\">The ideal way to <\/b><b>wear a mask<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your COVID-19 mask will protect you effectively if you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash or sanitise your mask each time before and after wearing it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your mask is properly snug on your nose, mouth and chin, and tied behind your head or over your ear loops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t touch your mask while wearing it. If you do, wash or sanitise your hands\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take off your mask without it touching the front of your face<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Hand-sanitizer.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wearing a mask<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the need of the hour, so is physical distance and staying at home. So, be responsible and wear your marks properly to suppress transmission. To strengthen your immune system, check out our tips on <\/span><b>fitness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>lifestyle conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the Activ Living Blog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading rapidly across the length and breadth&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2963,"featured_media":58616,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[1529,2479,2480,2467],"class_list":["post-58302","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle-conditions","tag-covid-19","tag-n95-masks","tag-n95-respiratory-masks","tag-second-wave-of-covid-19"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Which Is The Best Mask For COVID-19? 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