Coronavirus : List of Effective Masks to Save You From Coronavirus 

Pune: The dangerous and deadly coronavirus has caused havoc all over the world and now India too is not safe from it. After confirmation of coronavirus patients in many cities of India, ways of prevention are being found. The general public is buying masks so that its viruses do not enter their bodies. Although there are many types of masks available in the market, but not all masks can prevent the infection of coronavirus.


1. Surgical Mask: It is a disposable mask, it is used by doctors, nurses and sick doctors present in the hospital. This, along with the doctor, also protects the patient from infection, as it prevents bacterial infection from “inside to outside”. Although it should not be worn for more than 3-8 hours, it cannot prevent the dreaded coronavirus.



2. Respirator Mask: It is more reliable than a surgical mask, as it prevents “bacterial infection from outside to inside”. This mask helps during the epidemic of viruses such as Corona, H1W1 and SARS.


 
Respirator Masks are of two types:

Insulating Respirator Mask and Filtering Respirator Mask, they are used according to gas leaks and European standard. Respirator mask is in 3 disposable varieties.



3. FFP1 Mask: It is not very good in quality, it has a filtration rate of 80 per cent and leakage of 22 per cent. You can use it during your stay in the house.


  
4. FFP2 Mask: It is better in quality than FFP1. Filtration is 94% and leakage is up to 8 per cent. Currently, these masks are being worn to avoid the coronavirus.


  
5. FFP3 Mask: It is said to be the best quality mask, in which the filtration is usually 99 per cent and leakage is up to 2 per cent. It is being used in foreign countries to avoid corona, SARS and other deadly viruses. Although it can not be said how effective it will be in a crowded country like India, but it is certain that the mask will not allow you to get the infection spread through cough and sneeze.