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Marks for preventing Covid-19 spread
Considering that Covid-19 has been found to be airborne, which masks should be worn - surgical vs N95? If N95, which brand - considering 3M and Venus are out of stock?
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N95 is better
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N95 is the best but 3 layer surgical mask is sufficient if u r not gonna explore crowded places or closed spaces
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Better maintain good hand hygiene and social distancing because mask is not the only solution
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Preference N95, KN95, W95, triple layered surgical mask
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do opt N95 reusable if possible
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N95 any day
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Usually a normal Surgical mask will suffice if you are at home or at your residential complex
If you are working out side with many people better where N95
If it is not available KN95 will be sufficient
A thick layered mask also will protect to a certain extent
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Dr. Naveen Prakash Verma
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Noida
N95 mask is better for COVID 19 protection.
Any brand which one is FDA approved.
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Dr. Ashwin DK
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Shimoga
Magnum is also a brand I think FDA approved.
Other brands are not yet out of stock ..
But none can replace social distancing at all times with any mask atleast while in contact like talking also
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
N95 is better. It's not reusable mask. Surgical 3ply mask is also good but not recommended to use more than 6hr.
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