Facemasks Readily Available in Common Stores used by Nepalese, How much Protection is Enough Protection against COVID-19?

Authors

  • Neela Sunuwar B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7377-8062
  • Anu Radha Twayana Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Nepal
  • Santosh Katuwal B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
  • Swotantra Gautam B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.6024

Keywords:

COVID-19, facemask, protection

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization strongly recommend that people wear face masks to cover their mouths and noses while they are out and about in any other public area. There are a lot of masks available on the market, and people get a lot of mixed messages about what is safe. This article explores what kind of facemasks are readily available in Nepali General stores and what are the things to keep in mind before buying a mask. We will also discuss how many times a face mask can be used, proper ways to store them, correct ways to use facemasks, and the rationale behind its use.

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Published

2021-02-28

How to Cite

Sunuwar, N., Twayana, A. R. ., Katuwal, . S. ., & Gautam, S. . (2021). Facemasks Readily Available in Common Stores used by Nepalese, How much Protection is Enough Protection against COVID-19?. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 59(234), 212–216. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.6024

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 234 (2021): JNMA: Published Monthly

Section

Viewpoint

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