Should I Wear a Respiratory Mask in Order to Avoid Getting the Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

A Coronavirus is a common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. The COVID-19 Coronavirus was discovered after a December 2019 outbreak in China. Symptoms of COVID-19 can usually show up between 2 to 14 days after exposure. Before we examine how likely you are of contracting COVID-19, it is important to remember that there is really no need to panic. In the overwhelming majority of cases, the disease goes away on its own quickly and without any complications. With that in mind, let's begin. Are you displaying any symptoms of the virus or have you been quarantined?

Have you been quarantined at your home?

Do you live alone?

Are you being quarantined in a hospital?

Are you traveling, staying at a hotel or present in a crowded area?

Is someone close to you, such as a family member, experiencing symptoms of the virus?

Have they tested positive for the virus?

Has an outbreak been declared in your area?

Do you work in airport, train station or deal with many individuals coming from different countries?

There is no need to wear a mask while staying inside your residence alone as it may impede your breathing. If you do go outside, wear as mask so as not to potentially infect others.

You should wear a mask so as not to potentially infect other residents of your home.

If you are in a quarantined room, there is no need to wear a mask until a doctor specially tells you to do so.

First, contact local authorities or a health professional to inform them of your symptoms. Await further instructions from them and only go to the hospital if it is an emergency or if you have been specifically instructed to do so. In the meantime, wear a mask at all times except when you are alone in your room.

Contact local authorities or a health professional to inform them of your symptoms. Await further instructions from them and only go to the hospital if it is an emergency or if you have been specifically instructed to do so. In the meantime, wear a mask at all times except when you are alone in your room.

If they tested positive for the virus, they should wear a mask in order to stop germs from spreading while the patient is coughing or sneezing.

In this case it is advised to wear a mask in order to reduce the chances of getting infected.

Wearing a mask is usually advised in this case, but it's best to ask an official at your place of work about the specific polices there.

In this case, a mask does not seem necessary and may even do more harm than good. However, it is highly advised that you contact local authorities regarding the specific instructions in your area.