With the COVID-19 epidemic, whether at airports, supermarkets, on vehicles, … we all must wear masks to ensure the safety of yourself and those around us. So choose a new good 3-layer or 5-layer antibacterial fabric mask?
Recently, many shops have sold many different types of masks with many different designs and colors. In it, there are many types of masks that are labeled as bactericidal but on the packaging of unknown origin and origin. So are these masks really bactericidal or not?
Mr. Hoang – A grocer in Ho Chi Minh City shared: “For many years there is no time that masks have sold as well as this year. Especially the mask is wrapped in a plastic bag, with the manufacturer’s name written, the composition is 100% antibacterial cotton, waterproof fabric, … On the market, there are also many types of 3D antibacterial three-layer masks, with valves. breathe or not.”
Factory that exports masks for overseas export (provided by Dony Mask)
In addition to designs, colors and shapes, the prices of each type are also different. One customer shared: “The market has so many masks so I don’t know which one to buy, the 3-layer or the 5-layer is good. But usually I use the 3-layer type because it also qualifies for my protection. 5 layers are too thick, I can’t breathe.”.
To answer the question of whether to use a 3-layer or 5-layer mask, Dony will rely on the Ministry of Health’s standards to answer questions for readers.
How is the standard medical mask structure?
Antibacterial fabric masks must meet the standards under Decision 870 / QD BYT issued in early 2020 must have three layers as follows:
– Outer layer: Water resistant, helping to prevent liquids. This is to ensure that saliva splashed in the face when in contact with other people.
– Middle layer: Is a filter layer, preventing dust and other microorganisms in the air.
– Inner layer: Must have optimal antimicrobial ability.
The standard 5-layer mask must also have three layers of the same standard as above, but with 2 additional layers of chemical filter and electrostatic filter. Without these two layers, it wouldn’t be too much of a problem to use the mask. Just three standard layers, the mask has the ability to prevent dust, prevent saliva, prevent bacteria to have optimal 99.99% of its use.
Wearing fabric masks correctly
- Wash your hands before wearing them
- Put mask on your nose and mouth and hold it firmly under your chin
- Try to get the mask to fit on the sides of your face
- Make sure you can breathe easily
Wear a fabric face mask to protect others
- Wear a cloth mask over your nose and mouth to help protect others in case you have COVID-19 infection but have no symptoms
- Wear a cloth mask in public places when around people who do not live in your home, especially when it is difficult to stay six feet away
- Wear a fabric mask correctly for maximum protection
- Do not wear it around your neck or place it over your forehead
- Do not touch the mask, and if you do, wash your hands or use an antiseptic solution. hands to sanitize
Practice daily wellness routines
- At least 6 feet away from others
- Avoid contact with sick people
- Wash your hands often, with soap and water, at least 20 seconds at a time
- Use a hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available
Carefully remove fabric face masks when you are at home
- Unscrew the lanyard behind your head or stretch the ear strap loop
- Hold only the ear strap ring or the lanyard
- Fold the outer corners together
- Put the mask in the washing machine (learn more about How to wash fabric masks)
- Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth when removing and wash your hands immediately after removing them.
