Choose the right protective mask

Since the outbreak of the new crown epidemic in early 2020, normalized epidemic prevention has penetrated into every aspect of everyone's life, and masks have become a must-have for people's travel and life. There are various types of masks and colors are also very rich, bringing more choices to the public. However, the recent "mask epidemic" is quite worrying.

We all know that qualified medical masks can effectively prevent the invasion of viruses. Recently, there have been a number of "antibacterial and antiviral" non-medical masks on the market. The propaganda shows that antibacterial ingredients such as silver and quaternary ammonium salts are added to the masks. Are such "antibacterial and antiviral" masks really useful?

On April 12, 2022, the website of the State Drug Administration issued a risk warning for the consumption of "antibacterial and antiviral" masks. The risk warning shows that non-medical masks claimed to have "antibacterial and antiviral" properties have not been fully verified in terms of clinical effectiveness and safety, and the products do not yet have significant clinical significance.

According to the new version of "Guidelines for Wearing Masks by the Public and Key Occupational Groups (August 2021 Edition)" issued by the National Health Commission, the public is advised to choose disposable medical masks, medical surgical masks or above during the normal epidemic prevention and control period. Facial mask. Therefore, when consumers buy, they must recognize their own needs and confirm whether the masks have the corresponding function, and do not sacrifice functions for the sake of "appearance".