COVID-19: Coughing makes face masks ineffective | TheHealthSite.com

The COVID-19 pandemic is here to stay for some time to come. With no cure or vaccination in sight, it is imperative that you take the proper precautions and say safe. Frequent washing of hands, social distancing and wearing a face mask is now mandatory. Now researchers say that if you cough repeatedly, your face mask may just become ineffective and allow virus ridden particles to escape and infect others. Also Read – COVID-19: Insurers to sell ‘Corona Kavach’ and ‘Corona Rakshak’ from July 10

Face masks slow the spread of viruses, including the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. But their filtering efficiency is adversely affected by repeated coughing, say researchers. According to a study at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus, masks decrease droplet accumulation during repeated cough cycles. However, it remains unclear whether large droplets or small ones are more infectious. The journal Physics of Fluids published this study. Also Read – Boris Johnson drawing plans to put UK on obesity-busting diet to fight COVID-19