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Wearing a mask indoors and in crowded outdoor places is one of the most effective measures of protecting yourself against the new coronavirus. It’s a measure of safety for your health, for the health of your family, and for slowing down the spread of the virus.  At first, masks were only recommended for doctors and nurses, but now they are used by the general population as well, including children. For them, it’s something new and unusual, and some kids might get scared when they have to put on a mask or when they see others wearing one. So it is...

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 treat those that are very sick...

There are so many options on the market for masks, that it can sometimes be confusing to know which one to choose. First you have the common surgical masks, cotton-made masks, N95 masks, and lately you might have also heard a lot about KN95 masks.

You probably heard by now of N95 respirator masks. They can be very beneficial for the general population to prevent getting or spreading the virus, and lifesaving for the medical staff and other frontline workers. But now you probably also seen ads or heard people talking about N99 mask or R95 mask.

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.