Respecting the situation and keeping in mind the new guidelines people are using face masks and face shield to protect themselves from the virus. The highly contagious virus has forced us to change our lifestyle. From making us to constantly wash our hands to wearing masks every time you go out, it has become our new way of living. We all know how important it is to save ourselves from the virus facemasks and face shield are the weapons we can use to protect ourselves. Which one among the two is more effective?
· A face shield is actually made up of plastic and covers your entire face. Whereas face masks only cover your nose and mouth and many people don’t wear their masks properly causing more trouble.
· It prevents you from touching your own face, which can be the main reason why the virus can make up to your face, which is not the case with a face mask. A face mask can cause irritation around your mouth and nose area, which will lead you to touch the face. The facemask also doesn’t cover your eyes, making them accessible to touch.
· It also avoids droplets of someone’s cough and sneezes from reaching to your face. The face mask can also protect droplets from entering your nose and mouth but if not worn properly can cause trouble.
· It can also be reused by washing it with soap and water and disinfecting it before another use, even face mask can be reused if it is made up of reusable material.
· Face Shield also helps us to communicate better as compared to masks, as we are able to see people’s face through it.
· Face shield and face mask are both easy to wear but face mask can cause injuries due to long term use. However, the face shield is heavy as compared to a face mask.
· Face shield lets the air pass and doesn’t cause sweating around your face which is generally the negative point of face mask.
Overall face shield is a better option than face mask but eventually, both are the weapons to protect from the virus, if used correctly can save you from the virus. Some studies suggest both should be used together to get extra protection. However, along with the face mask and face shield, washing hands and social distancing is also important.
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