Coronavirus Update: Which Type Of Face Mask Is Most Effective Against COVID-19?
Face masks are recommended as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from travelling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice. This is called source control.
So, which mask will best protect you and which will protect the community from unknowing carriers of COVID-19?
Face masks are no replacement for physical distancing and good hand hygiene. You should limit your travel and, where possible, avoid any large gatherings.