Is it illegal not to wear a mask during the epidemic? What will happen if you don't wear a mask during the epidemic?

We all know that masks are a common type of protective equipment. They can play a good filtering role and prevent the inhalation of viruses in the air. To a certain extent, they can reduce the risk of infection. People who go out will wear masks. So is it illegal not to wear a mask during the epidemic? Let's take a closer look!

Is it illegal not to wear a mask during the epidemic?

People who have traveled to Wuhan and go out without wearing masks will be held criminally liable.

During the epidemic prevention and control period, citizens are required to wear masks when going out to public places or having symptoms such as fever. This is both a moral obligation and a legal obligation! Failure to wear masks in public places is a refusal to implement the decisions and orders issued by the people's government in accordance with the law under emergency conditions, and the police have the right to enforce the law.

All over the country, people with a history of living in Wuhan and fever symptoms are being vigorously promoted to "isolate" themselves to prevent the spread of the epidemic. If the above-mentioned people are aware that they may be carrying the "new crown" virus, but still go out without wearing masks, it will endanger the lives and health of others. This violates the provisions of my country's Criminal Law on the crime of endangering public security by dangerous means, and they should bear the corresponding criminal responsibility.

What will happen if you don't wear a mask during the epidemic?

The new coronavirus may be transmitted.

Wearing a mask can reduce and prevent the risk of infection with the new coronavirus. If you do not wear a mask, not only will you be at risk of contracting the virus, but you will also easily increase the risk of infection for others, which is an irresponsible behavior.

Because one of the transmission routes of the new coronavirus is droplet transmission, masks can not only prevent contact with droplets sprayed by virus carriers, reduce the amount and speed of droplets, but also block droplet nuclei containing the virus to prevent the wearer from inhaling them.

Note: Wearing a mask is an effective measure to protect against the new coronavirus. We should not take chances and must wear a mask when necessary to go out.

Precautions for using masks

1. Although the recommended usage time of the mask is 4 hours, as long as you learn how to reuse it, you can extend its life appropriately!

2. Used masks should be hung in a designated storage area between uses, or placed in a clean, breathable container, such as a paper bag. To reduce the potential risk of cross-contamination, masks must be stored separately to avoid contact with each other, and storage containers should be handled or cleaned regularly!

3. Be sure to clean your hands before and after touching the mask!

4. Avoid touching the inside of the mask!

5. Do not mix masks! You can only reuse the mask you have used!

What are the principles for wearing masks during the epidemic?

The principle of using masks is not to use them blindly and not to over-protect.

In open places, you do not need to wear a mask. In crowded or enclosed places, you need to wear a mask.

In areas where the epidemic is not prevalent, the public is advised to wear disposable medical masks; in areas where the epidemic is prevalent, the public is advised to wear medical surgical masks. Cotton masks have no protective effect against viral infection.

Patients with underlying respiratory diseases need to use protective masks under the guidance of a doctor. Very young infants and young children cannot wear masks as they may cause suffocation.