Situation of the epidemic of a new strain of corona virus originating in China. Considered to be a problem that needs to be cautious It is found that the number of cases of viral infections is increasing every day, which in Thailand is the 2nd largest number of infected patients in the world. Therefore, wearing a mask is important to prevent the spread of the virus. And is one of the basic ways to protect yourself
But is seen in the present Instead, there are still people wearing masks wearing the wrong masks. If you notice that the mask will have one side that is dark and the other side is white. And there are people who wear the dark side out, some people and the white side out But did you know that How are both sides different?
First, because we have to get to know this mask first In which the masks that we wear are everywhere In fact, the interior is divided into three layers.
The first layer has a white layer on the inside, soft skin used to touch our skin, the second layer, the middle layer is used to filter germs. And finally The outer layer is dark. Which this floor must be on the outside To prevent water and dirt from entering the body
When sanitation has two different sides Many still have doubts about what kind of mask to wear in real life.
The Ministry of Health It is suggested that the mask is worn correctly as a medical mask. Will put one dark color on the outside Because it is waterproof and the spread of the virus will come from various secretions Including drooling, drooling, sneezing or coughing
The correct method of using a mask is as follows
- Wash your hands
- Grasp the mask strap on both sides of the mask. (If it is a pulp mask Notice the green side. Or the side with the wire Turn that side outward When wanting to prevent infection from others entering the body Or turn to yourself if you are a patient and do not want yourself to spread the infection to others)
- Before inserting, the wire must be above the nose area. Then bring the strap to the ear
- Press down the edge of the wire to attach to the bridge of the nose continuously down to the bottom of the eye. No gaps between the mask and the face
- Wear a mask to cover both the nose and mouth. By pulling down under the chin
- During conversations with others, do not need to take off the mask. Eating or water Grasp the top area of the mask. Pulled down under the chin Before pulling back up again
- Have to change the mask When blot Or wet every day, may use 2-3 masks.
- Removing the mask after use Must hold the area of the ear strap and then release
- Disposable pulp masks must be discarded. And if it is fabric Can be washed and reused
- Disposing of used face masks Plastic bags should be placed before discarding bins with lids. Because it is an infectious waste that must be disposed of thoroughly Then wash your hands thoroughly
