The specialist explains why you can't wear a mask outside in cold weather Bashny.Net

Wearing masks has long become something familiar that you don't even think about. The seasons change, but the mandatory wearing of masks is still a daily norm. Perhaps someday this long-awaited moment will finally come when it will be possible with relief to put reusable masks somewhere far away in the closet. In the meantime, we will try with our advice to make the mask mode as comfortable as possible.

Mandatory wearing of masks Since quarantine was announced in the open spaces of the post-Soviet space only in the spring, we have not yet had the experience of wearing a mask in frosty weather. Many do not know at all what to do in such a situation. Should you wear a mask? Or is it still not worth it? We will try to answer the most common questions related to weather conditions and masks.



Frosty days are not a reason for not showing up for work, and sometimes you need to run out to the store. Immunologists explain why you shouldn't wear masks outside in frosty weather. Moisture collects on the inside of the mask. It not only interferes with breathing freely, but collects a lot of microbes. Conjunctivitis also does not sleep, because the air circulation is upward, towards the eyes.



The question immediately arises, does the risk of infection increase in the absence of a mask in cold weather? No, at low temperatures the radius of spread of viruses and bacteria is significantly reduced, because the moisture that we exhale quickly freezes. Experts say that the virus only exists for a couple of seconds if the temperature drops below 5 degrees.



Of course, in the store, you must definitely wear a mask and keep your distance from other people. Yes, and outside the store it will not hurt to walk a couple of meters in a mask until you move away from the bulk of people. But then you can safely take it off and not worry.



Also, don't forget that sometimes, especially in bad weather, you can order groceries at home . There are many services now that are easy to use. And the prices there are not too different. No more queues and worries about your well-being! Previously, these services seemed like a luxury that you can easily do without. However, now it is commonplace, and it is time to get used to such innovations.



Of course, all the preventive aspects, like masks and distance, are pretty annoying . However, deep down in our hearts, we all understand that the more responsible we are, the sooner everything will end.



From the Editor We wish you not to succumb to despondency and not to let a bad mood take over you during the New Year holidays. Let's meet 2021 with hope in our hearts and the belief that very soon everything in the world will return to its place.

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