Mid 2020, when the coronavirus was spreading across the country, an editorial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA); the CDC reviewed the latest science and affirms that cloth face coverings are a critical tool in the fight against COVID-19 that could reduce the spread of the disease, particularly when used universally within communities. There is increasing evidence that cloth face coverings help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others.
In January of 2021, Dr. Michael Osterholm, an epidemiologist, Regents Professor, and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, and a member of President Biden’s COVID-19 Advisory Board, was credited to this analogy: ‘Wearing a mask under your nose like ‘screen doors in your submarine’.”
Currently the CDC has an open order requiring the wearing of masks by travelers to prevent spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
The wearing of face masks has proven to be the most readily available, least costly and a considerably effective method to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The rise in SARS-CoV-2 variants, an even more contagious version of COVID-19 makes it highly likely that use of face mask is with us for some-time-to-come.
Homemade, cotton face masks are good and they can be expressive and fun, paper accordion masks from the grocery or drug store are useful, but cannot be cleaned making requiring a fresh supply on-hand at all times.
All face masks are not alike. UEL is proud to brag on our resident companies, both of which have developed a better face mask – using science – making it affordable and possible for you to have a highly-effective, comfortable and reusable face mask.
Breathe 99 Breathe99’s B2 Mask has been recognized as one of TIME’s 100 Best Inventions of 2020. With an ergonomic facepiece, protective filters, and breathable overlays, the B2 Mask brings industrial-grade protection into your daily life.
Claros Technologies Independently tested by third-party laboratories, their ZioShield technology kills viruses on contact, reaching over 99.9% inactivation within 10 minutes (tested on TGE coronavirus, an ASTM-approved surrogate to SARS-CoV-2).
Congratulations to everyone at Breathe 99 and Claros Technologies for their innovative and important contribution to fighting COVID-19. Both companies currently offer online ordering. #MaskUp
US Centers for Disease Control – I wear a mask because…
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