Risk of getting germs by wearing a cloth mask In addition, people must wear a surgical mask: Qatar

Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation Infection Control Practitioner Omar Al Hasanat says people must wear surgical masks. Omicron is one that can spread very quickly. So the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) doctor advised people to wear masks with three layers.

Not all masks are the same, but doctors at the Hamad Medical Corporation say the three-layer mask is a little safer. Omicron viruses are highly susceptible to infection, so wearing a fabric mask can increase the risk of transmission. Doctors say everyone should wear a three-layer mask. He made the remarks in an interview with Qatar TV.

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Not only the mouth but also the nose should be covered. It is best to use N95 masks. “We advise the elderly, those with chronic diseases or those who are taking immunosuppressive drugs to use the N95 or KN95 mask,” he said.

According to a report published by the American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists in the spring of 2021, a person wearing a surgical mask has a 50 percent chance of contracting the virus. But if you wear a fabric mask, there is a 75 percent chance that the virus will go inside. So he says in the interview that everyone should try to wear N95 masks.

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If possible, follow all instructions provided. Positive patients should never be discharged. Those who are in isolation should rest. Drink more water. Take antipyretic drugs. Use sanitizer. The doctor also says that everything must be followed exactly.