Unmasking the Role of Mask in Preventing the Spread of Covid - 19: A Whistle Blower

Abstract

Personal protective equipment/PPE or mask has become a significant matterin the present scenario of COVID 19 pandemic. It is mainly caused by contact or droplet transmission accredited to comparatively big respiratory elements. Airborne transmission may happen if patient's respiratory bustle produce respiratory aerosols. These aerosols areusually comprised of elements that may travel much longer distances and remain airborne longer. Contact, droplet and airborne transmission are each pertinent during airway manoeuvres in infected patients.