How to Make Your Mask Even Safer During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Long Island NY

19 January, 2021

2:26 PM

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Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Sayville on How to Make Your Mask Even Safer During the COVID-19 Pandemic Even though COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out and seniors and long-term care facility residents are on the priority list to be vaccinated, the spread of the coronavirus remains at all-time high levels in some areas. Because of this, it’s recommended that people still wear masks for the time being. While some masks are better than others, there are steps you can take to ensure that your mask offers you the protection that you need if you must be out and about. Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Sayville has details on how doubling up on your mask can keep you safer from COVID-19 infection. It’s All About Layering You’ll want to make sure your mask has at least two (preferably three) layers total. If you’re buying a mask at a store, make sure it has a layer on each side. The CDC does not recommend masks with only one layer. Reports show that a one-layered mask will increase your protection from particles passing through the mask by 50%, but that number rises as additional layers are added. Surgical Mask/Cloth Mask Combo You may see people out wearing a surgical mask beneath a cloth mask. This does offer about as much protection as you can get aside from an N95 mask. And the CDC states that N95s should be reserved for healthcare professionals and those having close interaction with those who tested positive for the virus. Make Sure You’re Comfortable A surgical mask beneath a cloth mask shouldn’t cause any breathing issues, but you may encounter problems if you use other types of masks. For instance, masks with clear plastic windows in order for people to read people’s lips could cause air intake issues if you’re putting another mask over this type of mask. To learn more about Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Sayville and all of the services they offer, visit http://www.sayvilleluxor.com/.