After nearly two years of the new normal, when children were confined to their homes and caught up with online classes, schools across the country are beginning to reopen amid the third wave of COVID-19. Schools in Delhi reopened on Monday for students from Nursery to Class 8. Although things obviously won’t be the same as before, there are a number of precautions that need to be observed in school, the primary of which, of course, is to wear a mask at all times.
Apart from making children aware of social distancing norms, it is also necessary to upgrade their masks, as they will suddenly be exposed to germs and all kinds of pathogens and microbes. Experts believe that prolonged exposure to sterile home environment can lower children’s natural immunity and make them more vulnerable to other diseases by not being exposed to pathogens/germs. Returning to school, which can act as a breeding ground for germs, can pose a risk to children.
Experts recommend N95 and FFP2 masks for children because of their effectiveness against viruses other than COVID-19. When looking for a suitable N95 mask for your child, keep the following factors in mind:
Filtration: N95 masks instill confidence in mask wearers by providing excellent virus filtration (96 percent) and particulate filtration efficiency.
Rest: Because the N95 mask is breathable and snug, kids can easily breathe in and out while wearing it, meaning wearing it all day is no longer a struggle.
fit: Choose a mask that comes in a variety of sizes, with an adjustable noseband and ear loops, to make sure it fits snugly.
Design: Choose a fun design that will attract kids so they’ll want to keep their masks for longer.
Stability: As long as COVID-19 is still lurking around the corners, you should get a reusable and washable N95 mask that will last 1-2 months if you use daily.
certificateMasks that have not been thoroughly tested cannot be trusted. Always check relevant test reports and certificates before purchasing a mask.
Surgical or cloth masks are not enough for your children. The molten polymer inside 3-ply and surgical masks (non-certified) is designed to operate as a filter, preventing microorganisms from entering or exiting the mask.
3-ply and the sides of surgical masks, on the other hand, do not form a tight seal around your nose or mouth, allowing viruses and aerosols to enter your airways when you inhale. In short, these masks do not provide filtering of the inhaled air. The electrostatic charge on disposable masks dissipates within 8 hours, after which the masks lose their filtration ability. Only health and frontline personnel should use this mask.
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