WEAR YOUR MASK
Face masks are the ubiquitous symbol of a pandemic and may help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Masks clearly cut down transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and when combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, help slow the disease transmsission. There is much evidence that during disease outbreaks, masks have been shown to help control the spread of airborne germs. About 1/3 of people carrying COVID-19 are asymptomatic. Masks are wonderful in this setting as they may prevent at risk people from becoming infected, specifically from asymptomatic carriers.
CHANGING THE MASK:
Change your mask regularly before it becomes torn or soiled. If your mask is made of fabric, you may wash it prior to reusing. Clearly a torn, wet, or soiled mask puts others at additional risk as the mask is deemed to be much less effective.
SNEEZE IN ELBOW:
The best place to sneeze is not in your mask but in your elbow. It’s best to do this because respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing in your hands allows your hands to now become vectors for disease transmission.
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