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Mask "wear" to "wear", Science to keep up

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Since the new coronary pneumonia epidemic spread through the country in January, wearing a mask has become the most convenient means of personal control. For some time, masks have been a necessity for travel. By March. As the domestic epidemic prevention and control situation continues to improve, one after another people in open places to show "true face". Health experts reminded the public to forget to travel with masks, the need to Watch the occasion and timing to wear a mask. (CNN, March 29)

Since the outbreak of the new coronary pneumonia, masks have become the standard equipment for people to travel, playing an important role in the prevention and control of the epidemic. However, with the improved prevention and control situation, infectious The risk reduction, people no longer need to wear masks all the time and everywhere. A few days ago, the National Health Commission issued a special "Guidelines for the Scientific Wearing of Masks by the Public," for the general public. Four categories of people, such as people in specific places, key people and occupationally exposed people, are explained in detail how to wear masks. Among them, the general public at home, outdoor, no Places where people gather and are well ventilated are advised not to wear masks. At a press conference on the State Council's joint prevention and control mechanism, Wu Zunyou, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, also said "In low-risk areas where there are no new confirmed cases for several weeks, it is safe not to wear a mask."

However, not having to "wear" a mask does not mean that you don't have to "wear" a mask. It should be noted that low risk of epidemic prevention and control does not mean zero risk, nor does it mean the end of the epidemic, the awareness of prevention and control can still not be relaxed. In this regard, the "Scientific Guidelines for the Public to Wear Masks" clearly points out that in medium and low-risk areas, it is recommended that spare masks (disposable masks) should be available at all times. Medical or surgical masks are used) and are worn when in close proximity (less than or equal to 1 m) to other people. Thus, although it is not necessary to wear a mask all the time, it is still necessary for people to wear a mask when they are out and about in order to be able to get around in crowded areas. and put it on promptly when you have close contact with others.

Wearing a mask is a learned skill, as is wearing a mask. In contrast, many people lack understanding of how to properly carry a mask. The actual fact that you can't be able to find the best way to get the most out of the product is that you can't find the best way to get the most out of it. on. It is not surprising that a mask tucked into a pocket can easily get bacteria and other pollutants directly on it. A mask that hangs on the chin or ears can become a collector of pollutants, trapping airborne dust, particles and droplets directly on top. In turn, the germs are transmitted to the body through contact with the chin or neck.

The first thing you need to do is to take a look at the newest products. The experts pointed out that when carrying a mask, you need to pay attention to the method, will be close to the nose and mouth of the inner layer folded inward, the outer layer outward. The first thing that you need to do is to get a good idea of what you are looking for. The practice of keeping the mask on your chin or ears, covering it up or pulling it down from time to time, is undesirable and will result in the filtering of the outer layer of the virus.

It will pile up and has the possibility of touching with the inner layer. The relevant departments and media should keep up with the times and increase their efforts in popularizing the science of wearing masks to help the public carry them correctly and use them scientifically. In addition, it is not necessary to wear a mask all the time, so that some people over-indulge themselves and often forget to wear a mask. In this regard, the general public should continue to maintain a sense of prevention, develop good hygiene habits, can be in the clothes pocket, bag, car, unit, etc. each place An unopened mask is always on standby. Never let carelessness of detail cause a resurgence of the epidemic.