It is mandatory to wear a mask when going out to prevent coronavirus infection. Some are again wearing face shields or transparent plastic covers. Many people have a question in their mind, should they just wear a mask, or should they use a face shield?
Absolutely, the best protection you can get. You don't want to catch this one. Looking worse all the time, from every aspect. July 26, 2020.
Whatever anyone wears should be such that will filter the air going into the lungs, this means with the shield one will still require additional protection. The mask filters the air one breathes in while the shield prevents splashes from landing on the face.
Thank you dear Helen I Ajayi for describing the necessity of masks and face shield in brief. Very helpful comments regarding the prevention of COVID-19.
I am of the opinion that wearing of face mask and face shield when going out, is of paramount important to prevent COVID-19 infection that has caused high morbidity and mortality throughout the world.
Dear all,
I agree with what my previous colleagues have said. Let me just say that further attention, just as important, is sanitization and proper hand hygiene. In the most difficult situations, the use of gloves may be recommended. All the methods indicated have a significant value only if correctly used.
Best regards, Pierluigi Traverso.
Thank you dear Pierluigi Traverso for adding some valuable suggestions.
As the incidence of COVID-19 is declining around the world people are relaxing social distancing and 'forgetting' to wear masks. Yet we are probably on the verge of a second wave that will be fuelled by resumption of international travel.
In this context strict adherence to use of facemasks and faceshields is of paramount importance.
Though mask and face shield together gives better protection, if I have to choose one between the mask and face shield, I will go for a mask.