01-09-2021, 11:12 PM
Hedd,
Thanks for the links,
The first is a small scale anecdotal study that implies the FFP masks offer better protection than standard surgical masks.
The second is a literature review with no original research but concludes-
"Simple masks covering mouth and nose are primarily used to prevent transmission by holding back droplets. This is useful when the recommended minimum distance of 1.5 m is not feasible. The masks provide only limited self-protection for its wearer and this is only when they are used properly.
High-quality FFP2/3 masks are a more reliable protection from infections."
I will try and get some FFP masks but on the meantime I will continue with the type of mask given to me and worn by all the staff when I had my vaccinations - hopefully it is better than a sieve!
Thanks for the links,
The first is a small scale anecdotal study that implies the FFP masks offer better protection than standard surgical masks.
The second is a literature review with no original research but concludes-
"Simple masks covering mouth and nose are primarily used to prevent transmission by holding back droplets. This is useful when the recommended minimum distance of 1.5 m is not feasible. The masks provide only limited self-protection for its wearer and this is only when they are used properly.
High-quality FFP2/3 masks are a more reliable protection from infections."
I will try and get some FFP masks but on the meantime I will continue with the type of mask given to me and worn by all the staff when I had my vaccinations - hopefully it is better than a sieve!