Thread by @Edurafi

A thread on #Masks: Just finished watching an excellent session by @tifrarnab, here r takeaway points:

1. MASKS WORK
2. Along filtration, wearability, breathability n comfort is imp.
3. 4 most of us cotton cloth masks r enough, N95s r 4 healthcare workers (1/n) #coronavirus

(2/n) 4. Every mask can not be cleaned at home for reuse. For cloth masks washing with detergent is enough but N95 like masks should not be washed with soap or alcohol. Leaving it for 95+ hrs or using dry heat r two possible n easy option. #scicomm #facemasks #coronavirus

(3/n) 5. Masks with valve should b avoided as they don't protect others from user. 6. Some masks claim they can filter 3 micon size particles but for #COVID19 0.3 micron size particles needs 2 b filtered. Need 2 keep this in mind while choosing mask. #facemasks #WearAMask

(4/n) 7. There r variety of surgical masks available in d market. Some of them have hydrophobic coating on outside n can be useful in rainy season. Humidity n rain can hamper d working of masks, it imp 2 carry an extra mask if going out in rain. #facemasks #WearAMask

(4/n) 8. Mask should fit properly on ur face, there should not be possibility of air going into ur mouth or nose due to I'll fitting mask. 9. It is better use a gamcha or old T-shirt than a I'll fitting mask. Just make two or more layers n tie it properly. #facemasks #coronavirus

(5/n) 10. If u don't have nicely fitting mask, or couldn't find small size mask 4 kids, use d manual created by @PrinSciAdvGoI's team to make your own DIY masks which fits perfectly n can be washed n reused. #facemasks #coronavirus

https://twitter.com/Edurafi/status/1245629429545492480?s=19

(6/n) 11. Face shields r useful for people who come in contact with many people (like airports, shops). Face shield + cloth mask is safe n comfortable combination.
12. Before disposing of d used masks either wash them n cut them to make sure that no one else touches them later.

(7/n) You can see the full session here