To help control the spread of the covid-19 pandemic, many cities across the globe have now made it mandatory to wear a face mask in public, with those who refuse to wear a mask facing heavy fines. However, many people still question the usefulness of face masks – especially in regions where mask use is not mandatory. So, why should you wear a mask?
In this post, we share with you three reasons why you should wear a face mask.
1. To Protect Others
Wearing a face mask protects others because masks are a form of source control. In the instance you are infected (asymptomatic or symptomatic), wearing a face mask can help prevent the virus spreading from you to others by providing a barrier between your nose and mouth and those around you. Provided the upkeep of good hygiene practices are maintained, such as washing your hands and using sanitizer regularly, wearing a mask will help to minimize the possibility you could pass the virus on to others. So wearing a mask will help to protect your family, friends, workmates, and everyone else around you.
2. To Prevent You From Touching Your Mouth
Whether its a quick trip to the grocery store, catching public transport or going into the office for work - it’s inevitable that at some point you will touch something. If the object or surface you touch has previously been in contact with someone with the virus, you run the risk of transmitting what you have touched into your body when you touch your mouth. In contrast, if you are wearing a mask, your mouth will be protected from occasional or frequent touching.
3. To Be A Team Player
A collective effort is needed to help to control and minimize the spread of covid-19 until a reliable vaccine or treatment is found. Governments and the World Health Organization are asking for unity and togetherness to defeat the pandemic. Everyone is being asked to play their part by wearing a mask, keeping social distance, and following several other steps to help minimize infections. By wearing a mask, you will be playing your part, helping minimize infections and helping to prevent the Australian health system from being overwhelmed.