As a precaution to prevent ourselves from acquiring the dreaded coronavirus, we use gloves and masks. But is it effective? Unfortunately, experts say that this method is “ineffective [and] unnecessary” for the vast majority of people. What’s more, these could even help the virus spread faster.
"There are limits to how a mask can protect you from being infected and we've said the most important thing everyone can do is wash your hands, keep your hands away from your face, observe very precise hygiene," said WHO's emergencies director Mike Ryan.
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As well as hoovering up stocks sorely needed by medical professionals, experts say masks can give people who wear them a false sense of security.
For example, many people who wear them don't follow the official advice of washing their hands thoroughly first, ensuring it's airtight and not to touch it once it's on.
More details about this news over at MedicalXpress.
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I've heard experts/doctors say the masks help if *you* already have the virus and you're trying not to spread it. But the mask won't help much in you getting it. So basically don't wear the mask unless you are confirmed to having the virus already. Think about all the factors around you that you can't control. Wearing a mask controls 1 factor in a sorta-kinda way. I'm not saying it does nothing - just know that you were probably lucky if u dont get it. Or you got a great immune system. The mask is not a magic bullet.
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So masks do work because medical professionals use them and are worried about the supply of them. Got it. Ordered.
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