07-03-2020, 10:40 PM
I mean I have no idea
Should people wear surgical masks?
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08-03-2020, 01:47 AM
Depends on multiple factors. Are you going to be in contact with people that are infected? Are you going to a public place where everyone is standing close to each other? do you know if you are infected yourself?
08-03-2020, 02:33 AM
I think honestly if people wore masks it would greatly reduce the infection rate by a lot
08-03-2020, 05:23 AM
I think the official word is for those infected to wear masks, but for us healthy it doesn't make any difference. Besides, most cheap masks are ineffective because they do not cover the whole nose and mouth completely - there is always a gap for the virus to fly through - so why not just hold a kleenex to your face instead.
Washing hands and avoiding areas with many infections is best.
Washing hands and avoiding areas with many infections is best.
08-03-2020, 01:30 PM
Surgical masks are for you to prevent the contaminating of the people and area around you. Not vice-versa.
08-03-2020, 05:01 PM
Dslg01 Wrote:No, 99% of them just provide an illusion of safety.Illusion of safety for the wearer, feeling of worry for everyone around the wearer
09-03-2020, 10:13 AM
They'll prevent transmission of the virus from droplets like spit or phlegm. The masks become useless once they are saturated with moisture though. They may also provide a reminder to prevent someone from touching their face.
09-03-2020, 10:23 AM
usually the surgical masks are used to keeps germs in. so people who are infected should be wearing them. it's all about limiting contact and cleaning hands
09-03-2020, 11:35 AM
It's probably best to avoid touching our face throughout the day (it's a tough habit to break) and constantly wash our hands. Unfortunately, we can't stop people from coughing in our face though
09-03-2020, 04:41 PM
genlock12345 Wrote:probably not but it might help the wearer keep from touching their faceThat’s true. I think it’s good that people take the precaution and wear masks. However, I personally do not use one.
09-03-2020, 09:00 PM
No, no, no, no, no, no and no!
As ghulaky123 said, surgical masks are to the infected people use, not the healthy. And people don't know how to use the masks and put their hands on them and don't change them every 2 hours, creating a lot of contamination on the masks and make it even worst.
Masks for healthy people use on contact with infected are very expensive and leave them for the ones that really need it.
As ghulaky123 said, surgical masks are to the infected people use, not the healthy. And people don't know how to use the masks and put their hands on them and don't change them every 2 hours, creating a lot of contamination on the masks and make it even worst.
Masks for healthy people use on contact with infected are very expensive and leave them for the ones that really need it.
10-03-2020, 05:47 AM
I would say YES if you're going to a crowded place. You never know. Better be safe than sorry 
10-03-2020, 06:37 AM
Current advice is for people who are ill/show symptoms to wear the mask to avoid spreading the infection. Otherwise best to wash hands often and avoid touching face/mouth
11-03-2020, 03:23 PM
You should if your area is infected, most importantly is wash your hands frequently, that's the best way to keep yourself safe from the coronavirus