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Have you worn a mask today to fight pneumonia?
You may be concerned about the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Although there is little concrete 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 following the advice of professionals and medical experts, and using disposable masks.
Below, we will answer some questions to help you understand the current pandemic.
What is the new virus originating in Wuhan?
So far, what we know is that the disease is a coronavirus, a large family of viruses common in animals. Coronaviruses can cause malaise, mild to moderate upper respiratory illness, with other symptoms including runny nose, cough, sore throat, and fever.
How does the virus spread?
Viruses can spread through contact between humans and animals, and then from person to person when someone comes into contact with the secretions of an infected person. The new confirmed cases of the Wuhan coronavirus are linked to a seafood market in Wuhan that sold wild animals such as raccoons and deer. Experts believe the virus originated from wild animals, and then spread through droplets after people who consumed them.
Are there vaccines available right now?
There is currently no vaccine available to prevent the coronavirus.
How can I protect myself from harm?
You can reduce your risk of infection by avoiding close contact with sick people, avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, and maintaining good hygiene practices, such as washing your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Since indoor infections are often caused by poor ventilation, it's also important to keep your home and office well-ventilated by opening windows.
In addition, experts recommend avoiding crowded spaces, as the more contact people have, 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 a doctor and tell them about your symptoms.
Do face masks help?
Medical experts strongly recommend wearing surgical masks, especially when going to crowded places, using public transportation, or visiting any type of market. Disposable surgical masks are the best choice (note that this is not the same as activated carbon masks/paper masks/cotton masks/pollen masks) because they consist of 3 layers of filter material, effectively blocking droplets.
Can I use a reusable mask?
Although we don't usually recommend using disposable items, in the current pandemic situation, disposable surgical masks or N95 masks are your best choice. After use, they must be disposed of properly, because carelessly leaving them lying around will expose the virus to the air and make it easier to infect others.
Note that reusable masks are ineffective because washing them can vaporize bacteria (meaning bacteria attach to airborne particles and travel further through the air), and the small holes in most reusable mask designs may not be able to filter droplets at all. Therefore, we still recommend using disposable masks.
How much do you know about disinfectant alcohol?
Experts point out that in order to kill most viruses, hand sanitizers/alcohol-based hand sanitizers need to have an alcohol content of at least 60% (most commercially available ones contain 60-95%). Coronaviruses are enveloped viruses with a protective membrane on their surface, and alcohol can destroy this membrane, thus effectively killing coronaviruses.
So, is it okay to make your own alcohol-based hand sanitizer? Experts do not recommend doing so, considering it very dangerous. This is because commercially available hand sanitizers contain moisturizers that protect the skin; otherwise, your hands are easily damaged. Therefore, please do not haphazardly mix your own hand sanitizer at home.
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