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Face Masks
A cloth facemask is a face covering which is used to
cover the mouth and nose. As the name suggests, these
masks are made of textiles. Cotton is commonly used.
Starting with the 19th century, such masks have been
used by healthcare professionals. They are also used to
protect against air pollution, although they may not be
very effective in protecting against air pollution.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks, such as
surgical masks and cloth masks, have been employed as a
public and personal health control measure against the
spread of SARS-CoV-2. In both community and healthcare
settings, their use is intended as source control to
limit transmission of the virus and personal protection
to prevent infection. Their function for source control
is emphasized in community settings.
The use of face masks (or coverings in some cases) has
been recommended by health professionals and political
authorities to reduce the risk of contagion. About 95%
of the world's population live in countries that
recommend or mandate the use of masks in public during
the pandemic.Despite this, only around 63% of people
surveyed globally reported wearing a mask, and this
figure is likely higher than the actual number, as
uncounted rural populations tend not to wear masks. |
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Depending on the design, they can be effective stopping
the transmission of disease spread by droplets of
liquid. Today, healthcare professionals often use
surgical masks or respirators, which offer better
protection. A study done in 2010 found that 40 to 90
percent of particles pass through a cloth facemask. |
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Cloth face masks were commonly used during the 2020
COVID-19 pandemic, especially when surgical and other
medical face coverings were not available. |
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