There are many factors that influence the price of medical masks. The most obvious and typical thing you can see is the supply-demand factor that has emerged recently. Due to the fear of corona, the demand of people for this mask increased dramatically. Therefore, the price of masks also increased dramatically. Even with such high prices, they still become a scarce commodity in the market.
The price of medical face masks also depends on the quantity you buy. If you buy a medical mask at a pharmacy, you can pay the price of three thousand dong for one. But if you buy a whole box of fifty, the price will be only about fifty thousand VND. The price of medical masks is also determined by the brand, the manufacturer of them. With reputable brands, the price will always be higher than that of conventional masks.
What kind of mask should be used to prevent Coronavirus?
At this rate, the mask and the hand sanitizer are the only thing that exists. Other things yes or not, it doesn’t matter!
Don’t forget the following important rules for the whole family:
- Rule # 1: Always wear a mask when going to public.
- Rule # 2: Wash your hands well, especially before eating. (Quantumcare antibacterial hand gel can be used when going out)
- Rule # 3: Always wash your hands dry nano to have fun without worrying about viruses!!!
For coronavirus, the recommended mask not to use is N95. Because it is ineffective in stopping this virus. To protect yourself against the Wuhan pneumonia pandemic, you should use medical masks with three or more layers. This type of mask is often used in surgery so it is extremely effective in avoiding pathogens, bacteria, and viruses.
Medical masks of three or more layers are also waterproof. Therefore, it effectively prevents the coronavirus-containing foam particles from being thrown from the mouth and nose of infected people. It also protects others from you if you are potentially ill. However, medical face masks need to be used properly for high effectiveness. Besides, you also need to buy quality masks for yourself. You should not buy products of unknown origin because they are cheap, causing the opposite effect.
Where to buy medical masks?
Medical masks are sold in many places, even on the sidewalks. To ensure safety and quality, you should buy this mask at pharmacies and hospitals. Alternatively, you can also buy them at the supermarket. The reputable e-commerce floors are also the places where the paper masks are sold, such as tiki, lazada. In addition to where to buy masks, you also need to pay attention to their brands.
Cautions when using medical face masks
Although there are many practical uses, but not everyone knows how to choose a qualified mask and how to use it to protect your health. If used incorrectly, the mask may lose its protective effects and be harmful to health.
Masks must always be clean before use, so each person should prepare a few clean masks in a sealed PE bag to change into a bag or bag.
Depending on the situation, you can use different types of masks. When in contact with patients with tuberculosis, influenza, measles, SARS, N95 masks (available in private pharmacies, hospitals) should be used to increase disease prevention. With other diseases, you can use a paper mask. If you are in a place with a lot of inorganic dust (such as when in traffic, being a street cleaning worker …), you should use a cloth mask (the type has 3 layers, the funnel shape covers your mouth and nose). If you go to a place with a lot of harmful gases such as cigarette smoke, chemicals … you should use an activated carbon mask.
When wearing a medical mask, it is important to pay attention to the tightness of the mask. Note should place the edge of the mask with the lead bar on the bridge of the nose, then use your hand to squeeze the lead to fit the bridge of the nose. For safety purposes, medical masks should be used only once. Avoid using the mask and put it in your bag and then reuse it.
Because medical masks have two faces that are nearly the same, so when worn, it is easy to confuse, so pay attention to check whether the left side is facing out. Once used, it should be placed in the trash to avoid the chance of bacteria spreading to the outside. During use, do not use your hands to touch the outside of the mask.
For normal fabric masks, it is recommended to wear types with 2-3 layers of fabric. Choose a mask with 2 colors to easily identify the inside and outside when worn. New masks, before using, need to be washed. In the process of using, should wash with soap once a day, then dry, dry before using again to avoid the bacteria have favorable conditions to hide or spread further.
Need to wear a mask that fits, neither too wide nor too tight, can cover the mouth and nose. Pay attention not to wear a mask just to cover your mouth or over your nose and then pull down your chin occasionally to laugh.
After being in contact with an infected person, or visiting an pandemic site, if it is a disposable mask, it should be discarded. If the mask is reused, then it should be boiled in 1% salt water for about 15 minutes at 100oC, or in a sterile soap for 15 minutes, then washed, dried in the sunlight to sterilize.
