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The coronavirus epidemic has been going on in Poland for over 5 months and it is not expected to end. In confined spaces, we must cover our nose and mouth. In hot weather, however, many people would gladly give up the mask in favor of a helmet in which it is easier to breathe. But does it offer adequate protection?
Coronavirus can be infected by airborne droplets both directly and indirectly. The direct way to get infected with the coronavirus means that the infection occurred during contact with a sick person. Infected people who have symptoms spread the coronavirus every time they sneeze or cough.
In the form of such an invisible aerosol, the coronavirus can remain in the air for up to 3 hours. However, be aware that infected people can pass the coronavirus asymptomatically. For this reason, it was recommended to limit contacts with other people, not shake hands to greet and keep distance.
Do coronavirus infections it can also come indirectly. Remember that the coronavirus can settle on various surfaces and from there it can be transferred to other people through touch. It can last from several to several dozen hours on various surfaces. For example, on steel surfaces, it can last up to 72 hours.
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To prevent coronavirus infection, you should:
- often wash your hands with soap and water or, if this is not possible, disinfect them with an appropriate liquid with a minimum content of 70%. alcohol. Washing hands is a very important element of the prevention of coronavirus infection. By washing your hands, we significantly reduce the risk of getting COVID-19;
- do not touch your eyes, mouth and nose – this is the easiest way to transmit the virus to yourself;
- wash and disinfect the surfaces we touch every day – it is enough to wash the surfaces with soap and water. Therefore, it is worth cleaning door handles, handrails, countertops, desks or the TV remote control;
- disinfect your mobile phone and put it aside while eating meals – the phone is a source of many pathogenic microorganisms, and therefore it can also be a source of coronavirus infection;
- keep a distance from the interlocutor – approx. 1-2 meters;
- try to remember to cover your face when you sneeze or cough – just cover your face with a handkerchief or your elbow;
- eat healthy and hydrate your body – remember to eat an easily digestible diet and drink at least 2 liters of water every day;
- look for information about the coronavirus in proven sources.
The visor is an essential element of the entire protective suit. When wearing a visor, it is also worth remembering about a mask, a cap, gloves or a barrier apron. It is natural, however, that we do not move around the street in such attire every day.
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The helmet itself also protects against coronavirus infection. It should be sealed around the forehead with a cap or a barrier sponge. Thanks to this, it will protect our eyes against coronavirus in particles of saliva or water vapor from the mouth of a sick person. However, this mainly applies to people working in the health sector.
The helmet is recommended especially to people working in professions such as shop assistants or cashiers, who are also at high risk of coronavirus infection. These people may wear helmets if their workstation is separated from the customers by an additional protective screen. At the same time, it is worth wearing a visor in combination with a mask and gloves.
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Have a question about the coronavirus? Send them to the following address: [email protected] You can find a daily updated list of answers HERE: Coronavirus – frequently asked questions and answers.
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