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Which one face coverage is the most effective in slowing down the spread of the coronavirus? Maybe not necklaces. Stories have circulated about how these dust tubes carried across the face offer no protection against the spread of the coronavirus, according to a study published in Science Advances by researchers at Duke University. But, according to the study’s authors, those reports do not tell the whole story.
The researchers sought to create and test a method for evaluating the effectiveness of various types of face masks, from N95 masks to bandanas, in stopping the spread of respiratory droplets in the air. Current research suggests that coronavirus is spread by those respiratory drops, which we expel when we speak, cry, sneeze, cough or sing.
They tested a total of 14 different face masks, most were dust masks just like the ones you can apply buy basically anywhere right now. They also tested one fleece neck pad and one bandana. The results of their tests show that the bandana and fleece gaiter transmitted as much as more respiratory drops than wearing any kind of face mask.
However, the researchers say that these results should not be extrapolated to all the bandanas and neck hostages that are there. Dr Martin Fischer, one of the authors of the study, told CNET, “Our work focused on developing a technique that can be replicated in other labs, instead of a comprehensive mask test. Like we did in the paper stated, our work was a preliminary study that included only one fleece mask (also called gaiter mask, as neck gaiter) – we did not do a systematic study with many masks, speakers and wear conditions.More studies are needed to specific use recommendations. “
Researchers tested 14 types of masks, including one neck gaiter.
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Neck riders have become a popular face mask because they can be worn in different ways and typically do not pull at your ears as a face mask does. Before the pandemic, they were typically worn to protect your face and neck from cold weather or to remove sweat from your face and neck. Many of them are made of a single layer of thin fabric, and they were not originally designed to block respiratory droplets or slow the spread of viruses.
Because of this, Drs. Fischer points out that they may not be as protective as other types of cloth masks. “The fleece mask we were shown was a polyester / spandex mask. Typically, these masks are quite thin to provide breathability, which is probably why many particles that are broken down break into smaller pieces,” he said. hy. “However, we expect there to be variations in performance for different masks (even of the same type), and for different users wearing identical masks.”
Given that there are different types of neck gauges made from a variety of fabrics, we can not say that all neck gaiters do not slow down the spread of the coronavirus, or are worse than not wearing face masks.
More research still needs to be done before we can definitively prove what types of non-medical face masks are best to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We know that N95 are respirator masks among the most protective, but those masks are reserved only for medical professionals. For the rest of us, reusable cloth masks are currently the best option we have, and first and foremost, that includes horse stitches.
The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health care provider about any questions you may have about a medical condition or health goals.
