When we breathe, talk, cough or sneeze, we release respiratory particles into the air. These can carry viruses and be inhaled by other people.
This graphic illustrates how wearing a respirator can reduce the number of particles released into the air and help protect others. When everyone wears an effective, well-fitting mask, there are additional layers of protection between an infectious person and those around them.
To find out about the differences between masks and respirators have a look on other content on our Resources Page. Here’s three links to get you started:
Masks 101: Surgical masks versus respirators
More than 1 in 10 of 1,496 US healthcare personnel reported the same moderate or severe symptom at both three and six months after COVID-19. Read the findings, limitations and what they may mean for SHH-UK readers.
Join SHH-UK’s online support groups for healthcare workers with Long Covid this October and November. Connect, chat and share with others.
A large US study of almost 2,000 children and adolescents found that those meeting the research threshold for probable Long COVID were more likely to experience difficulties with grades, attention and participation with friends.
