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Omicron Variant experts suggest wearing two masks to prevent omicron infection

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: January 14, 2022 7:05 PM

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Corona has engulfed the entire world. The number of patients is constantly increasing. Precautions are being taken to prevent corona infection. Care is taken through masks, social distinguishing, quarantine, home isolation.
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It is advisable to wear a mask to prevent corona. In some places, if you do not wear a mask, you will have to pay a fine. Meanwhile, health experts have suggested double masking to protect against viruses like corona.
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कोरोनाच्या नव्या स्ट्रेनमुळे लोकांमध्ये भीतीचे वातावरण निर्माण झाले आहे. याच दरम्यान डबल मास्क लावण्याचा अत्यंत महत्त्वाचा सल्ला दिला जात आहे. अनेक सेलिब्रिटी आणि अधिकारी आपल्या चेहऱ्यावर दोन मास्क लावताना दिसत आहेत.
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It is important to know whether the use of two masks by celebrities and the advice of experts is really appropriate from a scientific point of view. According to experts, wearing two masks on the face can protect you from viruses.
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Omicron has raised concerns and caused a stir around the world. Experts around the world are trying to find out more about this type of corona. Through various researches, many experts have given their opinion about the type of this virus.
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According to a new research, using two masks can protect oneself from infection with the omicron variant. Although the Omicron is more contagious than the Corona's Delta variant, it is not as dangerous as the Delta, experts say.
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Two Hong Kong virus experts have commented on the use of masks to avoid this variant. People who are sick or at high risk should wear two face masks to prevent infection with the Omicron variant, the experts said.
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David Hui, a professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a member of the government's scientific committee, has suggested wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask. According to Hui, most of the time the surgical mask is a little loose.
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In this case, wearing a cloth mask to cover the rest of the face can be very important. This could also reduce the risk of an omicron variant of the corona. Efforts are being made to prevent corona infection.
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He also said that high-risk groups, high-risk areas and people using public transport should use two masks.
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Renowned microbiologist UN Kwok Young recommends that people working in high-risk areas, such as those with chronic illnesses or those who have not received the corona vaccine, as well as those working at airports, be required to wear a double mask. This causes the 'filter
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Looking at the number of patients in Hong Kong, there is still no need to make extensive use of the N95 mask. N95 masks are a little more expensive than other masks and are hard to breathe for everyday work.
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Simple cloth masks can be used better, said Kwok Young. Efforts are being made to prevent corona infection. A Hindi website has reported about this.
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The number of corona patients worldwide has crossed the 31 crore mark. More than 5.5 million people have died. Corona has caused serious conditions in many countries.
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