To save ourselves and our family from COVID-19<\/a>, it is necessary to follow the instruction of the government and administration. People are neglecting the use of a protective face mask or not using it correctly. This can be hazardous for you and your family. You may wonder, is facemask really a shield from infectious diseases such as COVID-19<\/a>? Is there any correct or incorrect way of using and discarding face masks? Keep reading to find out.<\/p>\n A surgical mask is a three-ply layered mask as shown in the image above. A three-ply surgical mask helps in blocking the transmission of small to large particle microorganisms from droplets, dust particles, and splashes. It also helps to reduce hand to face contact.<\/p>\n The three-layers work as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nStay at home, wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds, use sanitizer, use a face mask, follow social distancing. Don\u2019t leave your home until and unless it is very urgent.<\/p>\n![\"surgical](\"https:\/\/healthmedguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/disposable-face-masks-300x300.jpg\")
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Surgical Face Mask:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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