Many public health officials are reminding people to wear their masks inside now that winter is settling in, but will your cloth mask be good enough?
Dr. Theresa Tam explains that the virus travels through the air, much like second hand smoke.
1/5 Layering #COVID19 protections is best! Evidence on aerosol spread of the #SARSCoV2 virus shows that expelled virus particles can spread over distances and linger in fine aerosols for periods of time, much like second-hand smoke. https://t.co/V5p7kz3ioX
— Dr. Theresa Tam (@CPHO_Canada) November 13, 2021
According to the the federal website, N-95 and KN-95 masks are the best options when they are available to you.
These are recommended though only for health care workers that would be coming into contact directly with patients infected with the disease.
