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The safe way to store masks when you want to eat, this said the doctor

 

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Put on face mask it has now become a mandatory protocol when going outside. Then when you want to eat, how do you safely store masks? Here’s the doctor’s explanation.

The use of masks plays an important role in preventing transmission of the Corona virus. Therefore health experts always recommend people to wear masks when on the move outside the home.

Masks do not actually hinder daily activities, except when someone is about to eat or drink. Masks need to be removed and stored.

 

 

Storing masks should not be done carelessly so that the droplets do not spread or cross contamination occurs. Confirmed detikfood (12/2), dr. Adam Prabata via his Instagram, @adamprabata, gave an explanation of how to safely store masks when eating or drinking.

The safe way to store masks when you want to eat, this said the doctorHow to Safely Store Masks When You Want to Eat, This Doctor Said Photo: Getty Images / kyoshino

The doctor who actively educates netizens about Covid-19 started his explanation from how to remove a cloth mask or the correct medical. This is important because it is the first step before you save the mask.

“Hold the mask strap, stretch it, and remove the mask used. Make sure to only hold the mask strap and avoid touching other areas of the mask. Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth when opening the mask. You must wash your hands after opening the mask,” he wrote referring to the recommendations. World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

To save it, you need to pay attention to conditions face mask, is it wet or dirty? If so, keep the mask in a closed plastic bag. “Immediately wash with water and detergent after arriving home to avoid the appearance of (special) mold on the cloth mask,” wrote dr. Adam.

Because a wet and dirty mask can cause difficulty breathing and reduce the effectiveness of the mask. Then for medical masks, if they are wet or dirty, they must be thrown away immediately.

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The safe way to store masks when you want to eat, this said the doctorHow to Safely Store Masks When You Want to Eat, This Doctor Said Photo: Getty Images / kyoshino

For a mask that doesn’t get wet or dirty, store it in a dry, breathable bag (which allows the mask to ‘breathe’ inside). Options are paper bags (paper bag) or a mesh bag / bag (mesh fabric bag).

“If there is no such pocket, masks can also be stored temporarily in a shirt / trouser pocket or wallet,” wrote dr. Adam by taking a referral from the CDC.

Then what about the effectiveness of using mask necklaces or mask straps that have recently been widely used? According to dr. Adam, this tool has pros and cons.

The pro, mask necklaces have the potential to increase the number of masks used. But on the other hand, there is still a risk of droplets sticking to the area inside the mask when the mask is hung.

The safe way to store masks when you want to eat, this said the doctorHow to Safely Store Masks When You Want to Eat, This is the Doctor’s Word Photo: Getty Images / kyoshino

“And there is a risk that masks stick to clothes and cross contamination occurs,” said the doctor who is a PhD candidate at Kobe University, Japan.

He also reminded that face mask not hung around the neck, hung on the ears, raised to the forehead, or even put on the arm when you want to eat or drink. This method can make the mask tainted and reduce its effectiveness.

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Sumber : https://food.detik.com/info-kuliner/d-5373754/cara-aman-menyimpan-masker-saat-mau-makan-ini-kata-dokter

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