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                     Ziqitza Rajasthan - Do Masks Really 
Help In Protecting You Against The 
Virus?
The topic of masks and their efficiency has been in 
talks all around the world. As a leading emergency 
service supplier that directly contributes to fighting 
the virus, Ziqitza wants to delve into the efficacy of 
masks that are deemed essential to protect us from 
the virus.
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Why Are Masks Deemed As Protection 
Against The Virus?
Face masks were the first of personal protective 
equipment that came up when the Corona virus 
was starting up its first wave. N-95 masks are 
specifically designed to not let most minute 
virus particles enter a host’s body and surgical 
masks if changed regularly can provide ample 
protection against a virus that is not air-borne. 
That is the reason why masks are good 
protection against the virus.
One more reason why masks were popularised 
was that they are readily available and people 
are acquainted with them. Face shields are new 
but there is not much research that shows their 
proven efficacy so masks were the way to go.
How Can The Wearing Of Masks Stop 
The Propagation Of The Virus?
According to research that is still 
largely theoretical, it can’t be put 
out there as a hard fact. So that’s 
why Ziqitza is clearing up on this 
study that it is not entirely 
reliable. Now having said that, 
studies show that if 80 percent of 
the population wears effective 
masks then the propagation of the 
virus can be stopped by 60 
percent. This finding is what has 
lead experts and government 
officials to levy rules on the 
wearing of masks in public areas. 
And as far as studies go, this one 
shows that if everyone wears a 
mask, then the spread of the 
Coronavirus can be halted 
significantly in 4 to 6 weeks.
What About Regular Cloth Masks? Do 
They Protect Us Against The Virus?
The above study was conducted with N-95 masks and 
surgical masks, the masks that are specifically 
designed to stop virus particles from entering a host. 
So the question arises: What about cloth masks? 
Cloth masks are the masks that are the most popular 
among the general population. Do they help in 
protecting us from the virus?
Research on cloth masks shows that regular fabric 
masks with a pollution layer in between them can be 
useful but in a different sense. A person who is an 
asymptomatic carrier of the virus and wears a cloth 
mask can significantly decrease the chances of 
infecting other people he/she is in contact with. This 
can be useful in stopping the spread of the virus as 
workplaces and markets reopen. 
Can Wearing A Mask Really Protect You 
From Getting Infected?
Well, when put in simple terms: Yes. Wearing a 
mask can protect you from the virus.
If you wear a cloth mask and everyone else does 
too, then the propagation of the virus can be 
stopped significantly.
If you wear an N-95 mask or a surgical mask and 
switch between them regularly, you will get 
added protection from the virus. Though this is 
not recommended as N-95 masks and surgical 
masks should be preserved for doctors and 
frontline workers. Practicing social distancing 
and wearing a cloth mask is the best solution to 
stop the spread of the virus among the masses.
How Should I Use A Cloth Mask?
A cloth mask unlike a surgical mask or an N-95 mask is 
reusable. But it has some constraints revolving around it.
•The following points should be enough to get the 
maximum protection from the virus with the help of a 
cloth mask:
• Wash your mask after every use with a mild 
disinfectant with running cold water.
• Change your cloth mask after every 4 hours if you are 
using it for a long duration.
•  Don’t touch your mask while wearing it.
•   Sanitize your hand if you do touch your mask while in 
use.
•  When washing it, don’t touch the outer layer of the 
mask and use the disinfectant on the outer layer first.
•   It is advisable to get 2 cloth masks (one as a backup) 
so that in a situation where you want to change your 
mask but have not cleaned it you can wear the second 
one.
So What Is The Final Verdict?
Cloth masks do help a lot in 
stopping the spread of the 
virus if they are used 
carefully. Ziqitza advises 
following the above rules on 
how to use a cloth mask as 
only then will the efficacy of 
regular cloth masks (which 
are the most popular ones) 
reach maximum potential.
Practice social distancing and 
wear a mask. That will be 
enough to protect yourself 
and others against the virus 
as it has been proven that 
social distancing is the best 
solution against COVID-19 
until a vaccine comes out.
About Ziqitza
Ziqitza Healthcare ltd is Asia’s largest social 
enterprise and the biggest emergency service 
provider in India. Ziqitza has worked with state 
governments in 16 states and has provided them 
with international level ambulances and 
paramedics.
Ziqitza Limited employs over 10,000 people in blue 
and white-collar jobs mostly through our call 
centers and ambulances, creating opportunities for 
many people across the country. Our call centers in 
Madhya Pradesh and Orissa employ 250 and 150 
people respectively and are responsible for 
uplifting the state’s emergency providence as well 
as economic well being by offering more jobs that 
are not in the labor sector. Get more information on 
careers with Ziqitza Limited on our careers page!
Ziqitza Healthcare Ambulances are the best in the 
market and come fitted with the best oximeter in an 
Indian ambulance. Ziqitza Rajasthan has always been 
the center of innovation for emergency services in India 
and is proud to launch its boat ambulances. Ziqitza 
Healthcare will now have amphibious boats that can 
access far out villages and inaccessible regions to 
provide them with adequate medical care!
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