Different types of face masks, and who should wear them during the coronavirus

Not all masks are created equal, though: Face masks like the N95 help contain virus particles from people with symptoms who must go out in public, and help keep health workers safe from contracting the virus through particles released by mucus and cough sputum when they are around infected individuals. More expensive full-face respirators should be reserved for people who have trouble breathing in regular masks, or healthcare workers whose facial hair prevents an N95 mask from sealing correctly.

  • Washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Properly covering your nose and mouth with a tissue or your sleeve when you cough and sneeze.
  • Staying home from school or work if you’re not feeling well, whether you think you have something extremely contagious or not. Wear a mask if you are sick.
  • Disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched, like doorknobs and handles.
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your face to prevent the spread of viruses from your hands.
  • Follow travel guidelines from the CDC.

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All of the masks, explained
USUALCOST
WHO NEEDS FOR COVID-19
MASK
USE
DESCRIPTION
Surgical mask(disposable)
Surgeons (mainly, so they don’t get germs on their patients)
Can help protect wearers from getting others sick through their spit.Doesn’t protect healthy people from acquiringan illness, and a loose fit leaves room for error.
$0.25
Sick people (to avoid infecting others), and caretakers
$2–$4
N95 respirator(disposable)
Working with dust, mold, or medical/environmental emergencies. Only protects against particles, not gases or vapors.
Can help protect healthcare workers from germs by blocking out at least 95% of small airborne particles — if worn correctly.
Healthcareworkers
P100 respirator/gas mask(reusable)
Painting/woodworking, exposure to lead, asbestos, solvents and chemicals.
Protects manual laborers from exposure to lead, asbestos, solvents, and other dangerous chemicals on the job.
$25–$50
No one
Full face respirator/Powered air-purifyingrespirator(reusable)
Painting or scenarios where a person needs protection from gases and vapors. Protects the eyes.
Protects people from gases and vapors. Can bea better fit for people with breathing problems or robust facial hair.
Prices vary.Start around $115 for basic models.
Could be for people who have a hard time breathing in a regular mask, as some are powered with an air supply.
Self-containedbreathingapparatus(reusable)
Firefighters
Protects people like firefighters who need clean air in dangerously polluted situations.
$2,500–$4,000
No one

Most people don’t know how to properly wear a mask in the first place. One study conducted in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina found that less than one in four N95 wearers (24%) were using their mask correctly.

“Common mistakes included the (metal) clip not being pressed or tightened against the contours of the user’s face, straps incorrectly placed, and putting the respirator on upside down,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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