Wearing face mask could be another defensive mechanism against the viral epidemic, despite mainstream media publications and many unsubstantiated scientific claims that using masks could cause more damage or might not be effective against covid-19. Here is a simple straight forward illustrations that proves otherwise.
We do not know how long the world will be on standstill, it still remains a mystery. Right now, using masks alongside precautionary measures is great tool since everything is on grinding halt and it would take a "time traveler" to come out and tell how the rest of the year 2020 will play out. But before then, let us stop pushing blames and pointing accusing fingers to one another, whether an act of God or humanity carelessness or evil deeds, we are all paying the grand price even with the alleged professor of virology and the country that funds the menace called Covid-19.
Using mask is of two benefits, it protects an individual from virus floating around due to human actions like sneezing and coughing at the same time, it protects others from a carrier. A carrier pose no threat when he or she uses a mask, coughs and sneezes travels at 10Microns per seconds and 50Microns per seconds respectively. These are distances that are far too little in places where social distances is not adhere to. In over populated places like Lagos Nigeria, social distancing is a major challenge and no matter the martial law and curfew put in place, people can't abide by this rule even if it kills them. Reason is, most people struggle to meet ends needs and considering people living under a Dollar per day, these people can't afford to stay indoor(that is if they have an indoor to stay in).
Masks could come in handy, as opposed to claims that masks and Tissue paper carries this virus(the ones allegedly shipped from China). Some scholars have been warning against using face masks, but this simple diagram explains why not using a mask could be more deadly no matter the claim. Sneeze could go as far as 10meters while coughs could go as far as less than 2meters. Particles produce during these actions might affect unsuspected individuals that takes zero precautions and the contagion goes on and on. Its been proven that the virus could stay active on solid surfaces for 15mins or more, this wear using gloves and constantly washing hands and using hand sanitizers comes in very useful.
Sadly, the world is not a friendly place. Since the viral outbreak, the cost of materials(facial masks, hand sanitizers etc) had quadrupled or even more, so to say, not everyone could afford to purchase a mask. So here is little surviving hack: tea clothes makes an effective facial masks, though not as effective as the N95 masks, but sure could come in handy for a lot of people who can't afford it. Best bet is, stay indoors at all cost, if need be you have to step out: gear up and maintain a strict social distancing. There's light at the end of the tunnel, stay hopeful and alive dear friends!