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Alongside washing our hands with hot water and soap, using hand sanitiser. When we’re making essential trips and staying home as much as possible. Face masks can be used to slow the spread of Coronavirus.
Ever since the virus began to spread, debate regarding the effectiveness of face masks has been rife. With professionals discussing who should be wearing them and how to use them safely.
Enclosed space
Although it remains paramount that the general public do not wear surgical face masks. We need to reserve these for NHS staff and front line workers – new advice. Released by the government on 11th May, says that you should wear a face mask when you’re in an enclosed space. This includes shops and public transport.
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We already know how to make a face mask at home from a bandanna and hair ties. But if you’re not confident in your creative abilities, there is an alternative. You can buy one ready-made.
Lots of our favorite brands are releasing face masks which can help slow the spread of Coronavirus. Some of them are actually quite stylish thanks to the fashion-forward designers behind them. Everlane launched various packs of three face masks earlier today. Which are made from double-layer knit fabric and have lycra loops for the ears. You can also find striped non-surgical face masks at Paisie for just £6. Colored reusable cloth face masks
What are the benefits of wearing a homemade face mask?
Although face masks cannot prevent you from catching Coronavirus. They can prevent you spreading the virus to others. Germs will get caught in your face mask, so you’re less likely to spread those germs to others. Professor Trish Greenhalgh, of primary care health sciences at the University of Oxford, explained it simply to The Independent. She said: “My mask protects you; yours protects me”. It’s likely you’ll see more and more people wearing face masks as time goes on. That’s reflected in the diminishing stocks.
That said, wearing a face masks remains much less important than practicing social distancing. Staying home, washing your hands with soap and water and using antibacterial hand sanitiser when you’re out.
Here are the best editor-approved hand sanitisers (that are still in stock and *won’t* turn your skin into sandpaper)
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Here are the best editor-approved hand sanitisers (that are still in stock and *won’t* turn your skin into sandpaper)
Who should wear a face covering?
Contrary to popular belief, official advice is that face masks should not be worn by everyone. Children under the age of two should not wear face coverings.Those who might find it difficult to breath when wearing one should also refrain. If you have a respiratory condition, you likely fall into that category.
Now we’re all clued up, we decided to help you out and round-up the best (and most stylish) face masks which are still in stock. Although we can’t vouch for the effectiveness of every single one of these designs, they’re all comfortable and can be delivered directly to your door. Stay safe out there with our Health Care Products
