CDC Suggests Men Shave Their Beards To Protect Against Covid-19
The rapid spread of Covid-19 across the world has prompted federal health officials this week to warn Americans that an outbreak could be imminent.
When it comes to preparing for a health crisis, good hygiene practices are needed to limit the transmission of the virus, such as mask-wearing and regularly sanitizing hands.
Nancy Messonnier, the director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said earlier this week that the virus is rapidly evolving and expanding, it's only a matter of time before confirmed cases in the US start increasing.
Additionally, HHS Secretary Alex Azar told the Senate this week that the Trump administration is seeking upwards of $2.5 billion to stock up on masks, ventilators, and other virus-fighting tools.
About 30 million N95 masks are stockpiled, but another 300 million more are needed for healthcare workers, Azar said.
A 2017 workplace safety infographic compiled by the CDC has been circulating social media in recent days, outlining the wearer of the mask must shave beards and mustaches for a tight fit.
Any facial hair within the respirator should be fine, but "full beard," "chin curtain," "mutton chops," and "extended goatee," to name a few, are not permitted for a properly functioning mask, and must be shaved off if the wearer wants to survive a virus crisis. "Soul patch," "pencil," and "zorro" are mustaches that work.
For those who want to keep their mustaches but continue to wear protective gear to shield against the virus, you might have to spend a few bucks. We outlined last week that Ao Air's Atmos Faceware is the next generation of masks to block germs up to 50 times better than traditional masks currently on the market.
The company commissioned its own study (note: the research isn't published nor peer-reviewed) describes how Atmos Faceware is a much better solution against particulate matter than standard air filter mask certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Ao Air claims Atmos Faceware is unlike traditional face masks because it doesn't require an airtight seal to be effective, which means the wearer doesn't have to shave.
The high-tech mask costs between $350 to $400 and could be a hot commodity among the hipster crowd, who want to keep their "van dyke" or "dali" mustaches during a possible pandemic.
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