The new coronavirus namely Covid19 is a respiratory disease that spreads primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or droplets from saliva and discharges from the nose. PPE or Personal Protective Equipment is available for us to use against this new type of virus. One of the most important PPE is a facemask.
How facemasks will protect us and what are the types.
N95 respirators and surgical facemask are examples of PPE that we can use to protect ourselves from airborne pathogens/particles and from liquid contaminating the face, nose, and mouth. It is highly recommended to use it since coronavirus transmission is through our mouth and nose.
N95 facemask is critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for health care workers and medical front liners. This respirator blocks at least 95 percent of very small (0.3 microns) test particles and has 5 thick layers for better protection. It is also designed to achieve very close facial fit. It does a very good job when it comes to filtering.
The other type is a 3-Ply Surgical facemask. This type is disposable and intended for single use only. It can also block unwanted particles. It has 3 layers of protection. Surgical face masks are lightweight and comfortable to use. It also has the capability to filter small particles to prevent the risk of infection.
Face masks can give us protection, whether it’s N95 or surgical face masks. We have to use it properly. The price is not a problem, face masks are very affordable. Do not risk your life over a fake face mask. This deadly virus will be over soon. We must do all we can to stop it by protecting yourself using personal protective equipment.
N95 respirator and surgical face mask must be FDA and CE approved. For more inquiries and information contact us at sales@digitalexports.com.
