Mask Up India: How Masks Play Important Part In Protecting Against Covid-19 Virus

Masks are necessary to prevent the transmission of the Covid-19 infection. According to scientists, droplets are the main reason for the spread of coronavirus.

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The second wave of the Covid-19 in the country has gradually reduced and there are fewer new cases of infection. But the pandemic is still not over and prevention is necessary at all costs. Wearing a mask is the most important thing to reduce the spread of the virus. Masks are essential in preventing the spread of the Covid-19 infection.

Wearing a mask protects a person from getting infected. At the same time, an already infected person wearing a mask will prevent the virus to affect healthy people. According to scientists, droplets are the main reason for the spread of coronavirus. These droplets come out of the mouth when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks. In such a situation, if the infected person covers his mouth properly with a mask, then the virus can be prevented to a great extent from spreading.   

Mask protects against infection

If a healthy person wears a mask, then he can protect himself against the droplets containing the Covid-19 virus. If more people wear masks then we can together to a great extent prevent the spread of the virus. It is necessary to wear a mask to protect yourself and other people. People can use cloth masks, surgical masks, N95 masks etc.     

Make sure you wear your mask properly

It is also important to wear the mask properly. According to a study recently published in Scientific Reports magazine, people are vulnerable even if they wear a mask properly. According to Professor Rupak Banerjee of the University of Cincinnati associated with the study, the fitting of the face mask matters a lot. An ill-fitted mask can cause an opening gap between the mask and the face which makes the person vulnerable to the Covid-19 virus.  It is also very important to destroy the mask after use.