{"id":13527,"date":"2020-06-03T12:25:58","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T16:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hancockregionalhospital.org\/?p=13527"},"modified":"2020-06-03T12:25:58","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T16:25:58","slug":"weighing-the-options-for-masking-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/es\/2020\/06\/weighing-the-options-for-masking-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Weighing the Options for Masking Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container mx-auto   wordpress-block wordpress- core-\">The kinds of masks that keep out microparticles and best keep wearers safe are also hard to come by right now and should be reserved for healthcare workers. But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanityfair.com\/news\/2020\/05\/masks-covid-19-infections-would-plummet-new-study-says\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">research has shown<\/a> that any mask is better than no mask\u2014especially when it comes to keeping your own (possibly virus-inclusive) cooties from reaching others: If 80% of people wore a mask in public, infections would drop by almost 90%.<\/p>\n<p>So what\u2019s the best answer among the homemade and commercially available masks? Here\u2019s the lowdown on face-covering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Surgical masks<\/strong> are disposable and made from breathable fabric. They don\u2019t fit snugly to your face and don\u2019t meet the filtration standards of the now-famous N95 respirator, which is the gold standard for healthcare workers. These kinds of masks are comfortable, and they cut your risk of transmitting infection. They also are probably a little better than cloth masks at filtering the air you inhale (although estimates on that aspect vary widely). If you\u2019re working with the public, a surgical mask is a better choice than a cloth mask, but for the rest of us&#8230;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cloth masks<\/strong> are a good option for shorter trips out in public or outings where you encounter few people. They\u2019re more likely to gap around the nose and mouth, meaning they can be super-leaky. Even so, they\u2019re catching a lot of what you\u2019re breathing out, and you can wash and use them again. If you\u2019re the crafty sort, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfclinic.com\/approved-pattern-info-for-homemade-masks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this pattern<\/a> produces a mask with good coverage and space for a filter, so you can double up on protection with a plain old paper towel or coffee filter. The good news is that <a href=\"https:\/\/scitechdaily.com\/scientists-test-best-fabric-choices-for-making-a-homemade-covid-mask\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">most common household fabrics will do the trick<\/a>\u2014especially if you double them up. A two-layer mask made from t-shirt fabric was found to block 98% of droplets. It\u2019s pretty comfy and breathable, too.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/lung\/news\/20200430\/face-shields-a-more-effective-deterrent-to-covid#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plastic face shields<\/a><\/strong> are reusable and can be quickly cleaned with soap and water or disinfectants. You can more easily communicate with them, saving you from exposure when you pull down a cloth face mask. They might hold heat in a way that gets a little uncomfortable, and there hasn\u2019t yet been a ton of research about their efficacy, although early studies look promising.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The bottom line? Get your hands on a mask (or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RSqTn_L6fmc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sock<\/a>) before you go out into the world. It doesn\u2019t have to be the best, most effective mask. Think of it like exercise: You don\u2019t have to participate in an Ironman to benefit from a little bit of getting the ol\u2019 heartrate up. Something sure beats nothing\u2014and you\u2019ll be protecting the folks around you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The kinds of masks that keep out microparticles and best keep wearers safe are also hard to come by right now and should be reserved for healthcare workers. 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