The coronavirus threatens everyone, but the use of a mask, as shown by new revealing research, can literally stop it to a great extent.
According to the main news bulletin of MEGA, a positive vector of the virus with the Omicron variant that does not wear a mask, will stick someone else who also does not wear a mask in 15 minutes.
In 20 minutes he will transmit the virus to someone wearing a canvas mask. In half an hour to someone wearing a surgical mask.
The time "jumps" to 2,5 hours if one wears KN95.
If the infected citizen wears a canvas mask, then someone who does not wear a canvas mask in 20 minutes, someone who also wears a canvas mask in 27 minutes will be infected with coronavirus, while if the citizen in front of him wears a surgical mask will "pass" the virus in 40 minutes.
But if the sick citizen wears a canvas mask and the other wears a KN95 mask, then it will take 3,3 hours for it to stick Covid-19.
If the person who is ill wears a surgical mask, then he sticks someone who does not wear a mask in 30 minutes, someone who wears a canvas mask in 40 minutes, while if the other person also wears a surgical mask, then the virus takes an hour to spread.
If the person opposite the patient wearing a surgical mask wears KN95, then the virus needs 5 hours to be transmitted.
The protection from KN95 is impressive
What happens when the carrier of the virus wears KN95? The results are impressive. It will stick in 2,5 hours the one who does not wear a mask, in 3,3 hours the one who wears a canvas mask, in 5 hours the one who wears a surgical mask and in 25 whole hours someone who also wears a KN95 mask.
When does the transmission of the virus start if we have "Omicron"
At the same time, research into the Omicron variant is continuing at an intensive pace around the globe. A key question is when does the virus start and transmit, once someone sticks to that particular variant.
According to experts, transmission begins about two to three days after the onset of symptoms, culminating on the day they begin.
It is worth noting that a lower risk has been observed in exposure six to five days before the onset of symptoms.
Also noteworthy is the fact that the risk of infection was higher after contact with a patient who presents with symptoms compared to contact with an asymptomatic person.
To emphasize, according to experts, it is now more difficult to detect a case of coronavirus and especially without a test, as the symptoms that appear due to "Omicron" in the first 48 hours, are reminiscent of a common cold.
Specifically, the symptoms are as follows:
- Nasal runny nose
- Dry throat
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Sneezing