[Watch] Greater Use of Masks To Curtail COVID19 Spread, Says WHO

In a major development, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its guidance on Friday to recommend that governments ask everyone to wear fabric face masks in public areas where there is a risk of transmission of COVID-19 to help reduce the spread of the pandemic disease, reports Reuters.

What is it?

In its new guidance, prompted by evidence from studies conducted in recent weeks, the WHO stressed that face masks were only one of a range of tools that can reduce the risk of viral...

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[FAQ] COVID19 Mask Usage, Making and Disposal Guidelines for Shippers

With COVID19 gradually changing how we function publically, the importance of masks and cleanliness has come to the forefront. Like others, seafarers too need to learn and excel in this new skill. Keeping that in mind, the International Chamber of Shipping has launched a detailed mask making, usage, and disposal guideline solely for the benefit of seafarers.

Let us take a look at that and stay safe at sea.

Non-Medical Mask Masking Procedure

Some countries now require use of non-medical masks in...

https://mfame.guru/faq-covid19-mask-usage-making-and-disposal-guidelines-for-shippers/

What Are The Unexpected Consequence of Wearing Masks?

  • Masks have gone from optional to mandatory in many states.
  • People are wearing masks everywhere without observing the six feet.
  • Masks are essential but they might be having an effect on our behavior.
  • Wearing a mask in public will only make us more comfortable with the practice of going outside.
  • Overconfidence coupled with confirmation bias is a natural tendency to look for proof of our own assumptions.
  • Experts believe people have written off the dangers of COVID-19.

According to an article...

https://mfame.guru/what-are-the-unexpected-consequence-of-wearing-masks/

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