WHO has said that hording of masks is creating its global scarcity. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) asked citizens to avoid panic and not to rush to buy masks in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak.PPE s like face masks,gloves,protective gown and eye protection play very important role in fighting COVID 19 infection.
Indian Health ministry has issued following advice regarding use of masks in context of novel Corana virus.
When to use a mask to fight COVID 19 virus ?
- If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected 2019-nCoV infection.
- Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
- Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly.
How to use a mask to fight Corona virus?
- Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
- Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.
- To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
WHO has said that hording of masks is creating its global scarcity. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) asked citizens to avoid panic and not to rush to buy masks in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak.PPE s like face masks,gloves,protective gown and eye protection play very important role in fighting COVID 19 infection.
Indian Health ministry has issued following advice regarding use of masks in context of novel Corana virus.
When to use a mask to fight COVID 19 virus ?
- If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected 2019-nCoV infection.
- Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
- Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly.
How to use a mask to fight Corona virus?
- Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
- Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.
- To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
