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Written ByPartha Nandi, MD

Face Masks Protect You From COVID-19

If you are a professional health care worker using a tight-fitting respirator such as the N95, a mask can help you stay safe and to stay healthy. If you are the general public without any respiratory illnesses, those lightweight disposable is not recommended at all. These masks tend to not fit tightly and they may allow tiny infected droplets into the nose, mouth or eyes. Plus, too many people with the virus on their hands will touch their face under a mask. This can cause infection.

If someone is suffering from a respiratory illness, wearing a mask can help lessen their chance of infecting others in the vicinity. As a reminder, stocking up on face masks means fewer available for health care workers and the sick patients who truly need them.

About the author

Partha Nandi, MD

Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P. is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi.

A practicing physician and a renowned international speaker, his appearances include TEDx, college commencements, numerous charity functions, premier medical meetings such as Digestive Disease Week, and nationally syndicated television programs such as The Katie Couric Show.

Dr. Nandi has partnered with the Ministry of Health in multiple countries, including Jamaica and India, and has collaborated with The World Health Organization in multiple areas throughout the globe, Dr. Nandi delivers passionate and inspiring talks to diverse audiences.

He continues to travel internationally for conferences and symposia, meeting with global health leaders on his quest to improve health care quality, access, and to empower people across the world “To Be Your Own Health Hero.”

DrNandi@AskDrNandi.com

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