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noun
- 1. a covering or mask worn over the face, especially one that conceals the nose and mouth: "evidence suggests face coverings reduce the spread of coronavirus"
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a covering for all or part of the face that protects or hides the person wearing it: The website has advice for making your own face covering. It became compulsory to wear a face covering on public transportation. Synonym. mask.
a piece of material that you wear over all or part of your face, especially in order to reduce the spread of disease The document includes advice for people to wear face coverings on public transport and in some shops.
- Non-medical reusable cloth face coverings. Although they do not create a tight seal to the face like an N95 respirator, non-medical face coverings are convenient for wearing in everyday situations like grocery shopping, taking a socially distanced walk with your friends, or talking to your neighbors.
- Non-medical disposable face masks. Like cloth face coverings, single-use disposable face masks may also assist in helping protect others from germs you might spread to them and are available at many retail stores.
- Surgical masks. Surgical masks comply with recognized performance standards and are used by healthcare workers as a barrier to help protect them from liquid splashes and sprays, such as blood, that they may be exposed to during certain medical procedures.
- N95 standard disposable respirators. An N95 respirator or similar respirator is intended to seal tightly to the face, covering the mouth and nose, and can filter at least 95% of airborne particles, including those that may contain viruses and bacteria.
face mask. noun. : a mask or protective covering for the face or part of the face: such as. a. : a covering (as of polypropylene fiber or cotton fabric) for the mouth and nose that is worn especially to reduce the spread of infectious agents (such as viruses or bacteria)
Mar 23, 2022 · The CDC’s recommendations for face coverings include cloth masks, procedure masks, and respirators. In many cases, mask choice depends on availability. In other words, people tend to use what they have. However, each type of mask has a different level of effectiveness.
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Jan 11, 2024 · A face shield is a piece of rigid, transparent plastic attached to a headband. The plastic piece covers the face, extending below the chin. Dentists and dental hygienists sometimes wear them when working close to patients’ mouths.
Jun 30, 2022 · Why do I need a face covering? Wearing a face covering is mostly to prevent you from infecting others by preventing the spread of respiratory droplets that carry the virus when you cough or sneeze. This is important because you may be infected but not know because you do not show any symptoms.
