What you need to know if you're considering a face mask, according to experts. (via CNBCMakeIt)
But surgical masks do stop larger droplets, splashes, saliva and respiratory secretions from spreading.
The problem is, America is experiencing a shortage of surgical masks, so public health organizations are stressing that medical-grade masks should be saved for healthcare providers, sick people or those caring for someone who is sick.N95 respirators are a different story — they are more protective because when used properly they are tight-fitting and filter out airborne particles. But according to the CDC, "these respirators are not used or needed outside of healthcare settings.
Whereas surgical masks have to be made to a certain standard, there are no official guidelines to ensure quality control when you're making your own masks, Gulick says.of the mask, there could be wide variations in what a homemade mask can and can't do.
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