{"id":2858,"date":"2020-06-16T12:02:54","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T12:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/how-to\/?p=2858"},"modified":"2020-06-16T12:02:54","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T12:02:54","slug":"how-to-use-face-masks-for-a-long-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/how-to\/how-to-use-face-masks-for-a-long-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use Face Masks For A Long Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wearing face masks helps people feel protected and reassured. Avoiding exposure to harmful germs and viruses is tantamount to survival in these testing times. Let\u2019s figure out how to use face masks for a long time<\/strong> for curbing danger. Read!<\/p>\n

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People these days often land themselves in a dilemma that begs certain questions to be answered the best way possible. If face masks shield you from infectious diseases \u2013 including COVID-19 \u2013 is there a way to use masks for longer periods?<\/p>\n

Also Read: Organize Yourself In This Lockdown<\/a><\/p>\n

In more ways than none, a properly worn three-ply surgical mask helps block transmission of large-particle microorganisms from droplets, sprays, splatters, and splashes. The mask may also reduce the likelihood of hand-to-face contact<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now that the governments across the world have made it mandatory to wear masks in public spaces, followed by a fresh WHO recommendation to wear them, you may find yourself worrying about buying too many masks. But if you, for any reason, can\u2019t afford to get new masks, you can try washing and reusing them as a solution of last resort. After all, wearing a worn-out mask is still better than not wearing one.<\/p>\n

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Effectiveness of a washed mask is questionable, but according to Business Insider<\/a>, people are using them!<\/p>\n

Note: Surgical masks and N95 respirators are usually disposable, but because of the shortage during the coronavirus outbreak, health care workers are re-suing them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay Updated | How To Use Face Masks For A Long Time<\/h2>\n

The World Health Organization (WHO)<\/a> \u00a0recommends using surgical masks when going out in public places.<\/p>\n

Although a surgical mask helps trap larger respiratory droplets, it can\u2019t protect you from contracting the novel coronavirus, which is known as SARS-CoV-2. That\u2019s because surgical masks:<\/p>\n