KN95 Face Mask

KN95 face masks are coverings of the mouth and nose and are ideal for use in situations where protection of the respiratory system is needed. Some industries require the use of face masks, including agricultural and construction workers, medical staff and those working in a pharmaceutical or laboratory environment. At times when you may be caring for someone who is carrying a virus, the use of a face mask may be wise as they can help to stop the spread of the illness to you.

Since COVID-19 began it’s spread  at the end of 2019, face masks have become a common sight. They can help to protect us from infected droplets when someone coughs or sneezes. These droplets can otherwise be very easily breathed in or transmitted via the nose.

FFP2 (N95) v FFP3 v Surgical face masks

Both the FFP2 and FFP3 respirator masks meet the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) standard for respiratory protection and have been recommended for use during both the SARs and COVID-19 outbreaks for caregivers and front line professionals, respectively.

• The FFP2 (N95) respirator mask will protect against solid and liquid aerosols with a minimum filter protection of particles of at least 92%.  This makes them a good option for those caring for an ill person at home or for general protection when around potentially infected people and can be purchased from Click Pharmacy.
• The FFP3 respirator masks are ideal for front-line medical environments as they are designed to protect against fine toxic aerosol droplets meaning that the fine droplets from an infected cough or sneeze can easily be filtered out by the mask with up to 99.95% protection.
• The surgical masks, also available from Click Pharmacy, offer the wearer a quick and easy personal protection option which can prevent you from being infected by large droplets of saliva or mucous from a cough or sneeze.  They are also a good way to remind the wearer to avoid touching their face, which is a very common way for viruses to spread.

Other protective measures?

Aside from wearing a face mask, there are other simple protective measures we can all take in a bid to protect ourselves from infection of COVID-19 or, in fact, any virus.  They include:

• avoiding close contact with infected people and maintaining a 2-metre distance.
• avoiding unnecessary visits to an infected person, but if you need to, then the use of a face mask can reduce your chances of getting ill.
• washing your hands with soap and water or using hand sanitiser gel more regularly than normal, especially when you have been out, had visitors to the house, or you have coughed or sneezed.
• avoiding touching your face as germs can enter the body through the eyes, nose, mouth and ears.