Here’s the One Thing That Makes Your Face Mask Less Safe
A growing number of studies have shown that face masks are extremely effective when it comes to controlling the spread of coronavirus. That’s why health guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have urged Americans to wear face coverings whenever they’re out in public. But what if your PPE is creating a potential infection risk? Researchers have found that while masks certainly do help control the spread of COVID-19, repeatedly coughing into your mask can make them less safe.A new study, conducted by researchers from the University of Nicosia in Cyprus, used computer models to show how far droplets could be expelled from masks while coughing. During even mild coughing fits, droplets were able to make it as far as three feet. Researchers say that’s due to the air pressure that builds up inside the mask between coughs.
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