An easy way to control the corona virus epidemic

It may sound strange, but there is a simple solution to get out of lockdown and that is to always think of social distance between people and most importantly to use a mask.

Yes, one study says that if 80% of the population uses masks, it is possible to reduce the rate of coronavirus cases.

According to a study conducted in the United States, if 80% of American citizens start wearing face masks, the rate of corona virus will start going down.

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The head of the research team, De Kai, was born in the United States but his parents came here from China and said, 'I saw the country where I grew up, where my family lives, he had an epidemic and he It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.

Face masks are very common in Southeast Asian countries and are worn to protect against other problems, including air pollution.

In this study, using artificial intelligence with models of previous epidemics such as Ebola and SARS, the research team discovered how the virus plays with people who do not wear masks.

According to researchers, not using face masks can greatly increase the rate of infections.

On the other hand, if 100% of the people start wearing masks, the disease rate may fall to zero.

Simply put, if the epidemic is to be controlled, 80 to 90 percent of people will have to use a face mask, otherwise the procedure will not be very effective.

"If only 30 to 40 percent of people use face masks, you won't benefit," the researchers said.

He developed a predictive computer model called the Mask Sim Simulator, which helped him to create scenarios for different countries.

That is, countries where face masks are commonly used, such as Japan, Hong Kong and China, etc., and compared with countries where these masks are not commonly used, then it was observed that there is an epidemic rate over time. What happened

According to research, the use of face masks has helped curb the rate of corona virus cases in countries with high social distance practices, while restoring business activities and allowing people to move out of their homes. ۔

It should be noted that the use of face masks has been made mandatory for every citizen in different parts of the country, including Karachi, but very few people seem to implement it, although now the lockdown in different parts of Pakistan is being eased to some extent. As a result, public activities will also increase.

Why is a face mask necessary?

If you don't know, know that most cases of corona virus have no symptoms in the infected person or appear several days later.

But scientists believe that coronavirus patients can transmit the disease to other healthy people even before symptoms appear, whether they are coughing, sneezing directly from particles or touching a solid contaminated with these particles. After applying the hand to the nose, mouth or eyes.

According to experts, it has become clear that the use of face masks when leaving home has helped reduce the rate of cases in China, South Korea, Japan and other countries.

In fact, face masks protect not only you but others as well. Covering the mouth acts as a barrier that protects you and others from viral and bacterial particles as most people unknowingly make other people sick or spread the germs by coughing or touching objects.

According to Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the American CDC, you may be infected with the corona virus and may not have symptoms, but you can still play a role in transmitting the virus, which is why using a face mask is a good idea. Is.

If someone sneezes, will the mask provide protection?

Yes, but only if the mask is worn properly and then touched with the hands.

Particles from another person's cough or sneeze will hit the mask on your face instead of your mouth or nose, which will provide protection, but when you return home and take off the mask, apply it to the ears instead of touching the front. Take it off the existing cord.

Touching the front will expose the germs on the mask to your hands, as you can see in the WHO video below on how to remove the mask.

Eye protection with a mask is also a good idea. People who use eyeglasses get some protection from particles from coughing or sneezing, while others can use sunglasses, both of which are not ideal. But they can be helpful.

So how to use a mask?

Surgical and N95 masks are primarily for medical personnel, especially N95 masks, which are necessary to protect staff living very close to Code 19 patients, and are primarily respiratory devices that cover the nose and mouth. And the air from its material is cleansed or disinfected and inhaled.

Surgical masks are usually intended to protect patients from germs emitted by medical personnel.

When it comes to ordinary people, ordinary cloth masks can also provide protection, as homemade cloth masks can provide protection with the practice of social distance.

In fact, a study found that masks made of cotton cloth can also help block airborne particles, but did not specify the extent to which they can provide protection.

Fabric masks protect the surrounding environment from wearers while N95 masks protect the wearer from the surrounding environment.

Wash or destroy the mask?

Medical experts say that the face mask should be considered as underwear, ie wash it after each use.

This means that once worn, particles from your mouth or other people's mouths can accumulate on it, so wash them as soon as you take them off (cloth masks can be washed several times) or safely disposed of. do.

In simple words, if you have used a cloth mask, wash it immediately, if it is a disposable mask, destroy it immediately.

And yes, after wearing a mask, take them down to eat something and avoid falling down after eating something, otherwise this precaution is of no use.