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Have you worn a mask to fight against pneumonia today?
You may be concerned about the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus. While there is little hard information about the virus, medical and public health experts reiterate that we must remain vigilant and take key steps to protect ourselves from potential infection, such as using disposable masks, as recommended by professionals and medical experts.
Below we will answer some questions to help you understand this epidemic.
What is the new virus originating from Wuhan?
What we know so far is that the disease is a coronavirus, a large family of viruses commonly found in animals. The coronavirus can make people feel sick, with mild to moderate upper respiratory tract illness, and other symptoms include runny nose, cough, sore throat and fever.
How does the virus spread?
Viruses can be spread through human-animal contact, and then they can spread from person to person when someone comes into contact with the secretions of an infected person. Confirmed cases of the new Wuhan coronavirus have been linked to a seafood market in the city of Wuhan that sold wild animals such as raccoons and deer. Experts believe that the source of the virus should come from wild animals, and then people who eat wild animals spread the virus through droplets.
Is there a vaccine now?
There is currently no vaccine available to prevent coronavirus.
How can you protect yourself from harm?
You can reduce your risk of infection by avoiding being around people who are sick, avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, and practicing good hygiene, such as washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Since indoor infections are caused by poor circulation, it is also important to keep your home and office well ventilated by opening windows.
In addition, experts recommend avoiding crowded spaces because the more contact between people, the higher the risk of infection. If you feel unwell, stay home and avoid contact with others. If the condition persists, go to the hospital or make an appointment with your doctor and tell them about the symptoms.
Do masks help?
Medical experts absolutely recommend wearing a surgical mask, especially when planning to go to crowded places, using public transportation, or going to any type of market. Disposable surgical masks are the best choice (note that they are not activated carbon masks/paper masks/cotton masks/anti-pollen masks) because they are composed of 3 layers of filter materials and can effectively block droplets.
Can I use a reusable mask?
Although we do not usually advocate the use of disposable consumables, in the current epidemic situation, disposable surgical masks or N95 masks are your best choice. They must be properly discarded after wearing, because carelessly placing them will cause the virus to be exposed to the air, making it easier to infect other people.
Note that reusable masks are ineffective because washing them can cause bacteria to vaporize (i.e., attach to airborne particles that can be spread further through the air), and the small holes in most reusable mask designs may not be able to filter droplets at all, so we still recommend using disposable masks.
How much do you know about disinfectant alcohol?
Experts point out that in order to kill most viruses, disinfectant alcohol/alcohol hand sanitizer needs to have at least 60% alcohol content (most on the market contain 60-95%). Coronavirus is an enveloped virus with a protective film on its surface, and alcohol can destroy it, thus effectively killing the coronavirus.
So is it possible to make your own alcohol-based hand sanitizer? Experts do not recommend doing this and believe it is very dangerous because disinfectant products purchased in stores contain moisturizers that can protect the skin. Otherwise, your hands will be easily damaged. Therefore, please do not mix your own hand sanitizer at home.
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