News — coronavirus safety

The COVID-19 virus can be transmitted by people who don’t show symptoms. That’s why protective face coverings should be worn in public to slow the spread of the virus, which is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets. Here, we’ll delve into disposable respirators, surgical masks, and cloth coverings to find out how much protection they offer.   N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, and Cloth Masks: What’s the Difference? The N95 mask is the most commonly available respirator in the US. It can filter up to 95% of airborne particles while creating an airtight seal around the face.  Compared to an N95 respirator...

Social Distancing for Children During Coronavirus The new coronavirus is spreading very fast in communities across the world, and it’s causing more and more victims every day. The best way to stop the spreading of the virus is to practice social distancing and to stay at home. But what is this “social distancing” thing that everyone is talking about? It’s quite simple: if people who already have the virus stay inside and don’t get in contact with others, they won’t spread the disease. This way fewer people get infected, and doctors and hospitals are able to keep up and to...

With the coronavirus taking over the world, the interest in surgical masks and respirators increased significantly, since they are among the few methods of prevention and protection. While the types of masks look pretty similar, they are quite different and can sometimes make the difference between life and death.

The name COVID-19 comes from “CoronaVirus Disease 2019” and is a major disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (most commonly referred to as the “coronavirus”). The pandemic has spread in all countries of the world and these are the symptoms. 

The coronavirus is spreading very fast across the globe, and unfortunately, more and more people are dying from the COVID-19. The media coverage is huge, and most of the times you see people with masks on their faces. But are they really effective against the virus? Find out more in this article.