With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of stopping, there’s a lot of responsibility on people to wear face masks while out in public. But even if you do wear a mask, you might not be wearing it properly.
According to CDC guidelines, face masks are meant to cover both the nose and the mouth and fit securely under the chin. While most people who mask-up do wear them correctly, that’s not always the case. Some people prefer to wear their masks pulled down so it only covers their mouth, leaving their nose exposed. But this can defeat a key purpose of wearing a mask. Research from several scientists have demonstrated that the nose is highly vulnerable to COVID-19 infection.
Wearing a mask helps slow the spread of COVID-19 by preventing the transmission of droplets and aerosols that are produced when a person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes. The CDC ...
