Will a Face Shield Protect You From covid19
                     WILL A FACE SHIELD 
PROTECT YOU FROM THE 
CORONAVIRUS?
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• If you’ve been struggling with masks, this might be the alternative you’ve been 
looking for. We’ve been doing the mask mambo for months now. Some of us 
can wear them effortlessly while others…yeah, well. Let’s just say this new 
accessory has added a little frustration to some of our daily activities. But 
whether we like it or not, masks aren’t going away anytime soon.
• What’s the alternative to foggy glasses, dragon breath, a mask that travels all 
over your face or just being a hot, sweaty mess all the time? If you aren’t afraid 
to stand out in a crowd and don’t mind taking a bolder route when it comes to 
personal protective equipment options, a faceshield might be the way to go.
WHAT IS A FACE SHIELD?
• During the early days of the pandemic, we all probably 
laughed at images or videos of people who were wearing 
plastic water jugs on their heads or putting pot lids in the 
front of their hoodies to protect themselves from COVID-19. 
Well, despite their viral moments, those people were kind of 
on to something.
• Face shields have been used in healthcare settings for a while now. 
They recently became a staple for medical personnel who have to 
intubate patients with COVID-19. But faceshields are often worn 
during a wide variety of medical procedures. This includes surgeries 
or any procedure where bone fragments, blood or other bodily fluids 
could get into the eyes, nose and mouth.
• A face shield is simply a curved plastic or Plexiglas panel that can be 
worn over the face. If you’re having a hard time picturing one, think 
of those old-school transparent visors that you might have rocked in 
the summer — or a new-school music festival visor that you rock 
now. A face shield is kind of like that, except the visor part slants 
down to cover your face and extends slightly beyond the chin.
ARE FACE SHIELDS EFFECTIVE?
• A 2014 study showed that when tested against an influenza-
infused aerosol from a distance of 18 inches away, a face 
shields reduced exposure by 96% during the period 
immediately after a cough. The face shields also reduced the 
surface contamination of a respirator by 97%.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF 
WEARING A FACE SHIELD?
• If you’re tired of struggling with a mask or don’t enjoy having 
a pocket of hot air on your face for long periods of time, a 
face shield offers protection and the sweet relief of fresh air.
WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF 
WEARING A FACE SHIELD?
• As mentioned earlier, masks absorb droplets when we sneeze 
or cough. Clean your face shield once you take it off. You can 
sterilize it with an antibacterial wipe, alcohol pad or good old 
soap and water.
DO YOU NEED TO WEAR A FACE SHIELD 
AND A FACE MASK TOGETHER?
• While surgeons and other skilled medical professionals wear 
face shields over face masks, it’s not necessary for the 
average person to do so. However, it’s good to keep social 
distancing guidelines in mind when wearing your face shield 
in public to maximize its effectiveness.
• If your face shield cracks or becomes damaged, don’t 
continue to use it. Many places offer face shields in bulk. This 
makes it easier for you to pitch the damaged face shield and 
move on to the next one.
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