A face mask can protect infection?
Posted by MJ Kim on
Yes, wearing a face mask can help protect you from getting infected with some respiratory viruses, including COVID-19.
The COVID-19 virus spreads through respiratory droplets that are released when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. These droplets can then enter the nose or mouth of a nearby person and cause infection.
Wearing a face mask can help prevent the spread of respiratory droplets from an infected person to others. The mask acts as a physical barrier that catches droplets that are released when someone talks, coughs, or sneezes, and prevents them from reaching other people.
Additionally, wearing a mask can also protect the wearer from inhaling respiratory droplets from an infected person, though the level of protection may vary depending on the type and quality of the mask used.
It's important to note that wearing a mask is just one of many strategies to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Other measures, such as washing your hands frequently, practicing physical distancing, and getting vaccinated, are also important for reducing the risk of infection.
By Chat GPT