Coronavirus was declared an urgent international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) as it continues to spread outside China. This makes it all the more necessary to disseminate any information in order to protect it.
People in cities, airports, and elsewhere have begun (among other things) to wear protective masks to avoid the virus from being passed from one person to another.
The question is: Does the mask protect us from Coronavirus?
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), masks of this kind are designed to stop the spread of virus strains that can be generated when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes. These sprays can transfer the virus to the healthy person if he does not have a mask on his face.
In 2018, UK Public Health experts studied and concluded that the effectiveness of the masks is limited.
According to CBS News, the protective mask industry is at its peak, as people are doing their best to protect their lives and that of their families, but does it protect us from Coronavirus?
"There is insufficient evidence to suggest that wearing a mask by the general public brings benefits. Public Health Wales would not encourage people to buy and wear a mask, except here when a doctor has asked them to "- has told the BBC one of the representatives of Public Health in Wales.
What should we do to protect ourselves? The hands should be washed regularly with soap and avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth. This will prevent the germs you get from the surface.
