Signs You Need Replace Your Face Mask As Soon As Possible

Signs You Need Replace Your Face Mask.

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Signs You Need Replace Your Face Mask

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 During the current global epidemic, the use of mask has been increased in most countries, including America, China, United Kingdom and Sub Continent while in many countries or places it has been declared mandatory.

 Although using a mask protects yourself and others but there is a difference between wearing a mask and wearing a safe mask.

 Often the mask you are wearing is not able to give you complete protection against viruses or bacteria and this is the time when you should change your mask or you should use it after washing.

 If you want to protect yourself and keep others healthy, keep an eye on these few signs or symptoms and change the mask as soon as they appear on your mask.

 Your mask is ripped or torn.

 A mask can only protect you if it is not torn or don't has holes in it.  If your mask has started to explode or has holes in it, replace it immediately as it is no longer safe.  Not only  you are at risk but other people are also not safe from you.

 If you have the corona virus symptoms.

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 There is strong evidence that corona virus can remain active on certain levels for several days.  You keep changing your mask. If you use a cloth mask, then wash and dry it frequently and then use it.
Your mask is made from only a single layer.

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While that face mask you made at home might be neatly stitched, if it's got just one layer of fabric, it's not offering the level of protection you need. According to the CDC, in order to adequately protect you and others, masks need to have multiple layers of fabric—if yours doesn't, it's time to get a new one.

 You've recently cared for someone sick.

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 If you are caring for a patient or living close to someone you suspect may have the virus, you should change your mask or wash and use it to protect yourself from the virus.

 You've touched your mask after touching a potentially contaminated surface.

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 If you have touched your mask after touching a potentially infected area, such as door handles and trolleys during shopping, you should change the mask, if you use a cloth mask then wash it immediately and then resuse it.