Viral Video Changing Surgical Mask that is Less Dense in Order to Protect the Face

News24xx.com - Cloth masks are recommended over medical masks. But in reality, surgical masks are still widely used in everyday life because it is practical and not rare at the beginning of a pandemic.

Although the material used has good filtration ability, in reality, surgical masks cannot always cover the nose and mouth completely. There is almost always a gap that allows germs in and out of the respiratory system.

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In a viral video on social media, a dentist Olivia Cui shared tips on using a surgical mask to close it perfectly. These tips might be useful for those who rely on surgical masks.

First, Cui suggested making knots with loops or hooks on both sides. The knot is made as close as possible to the filter cloth. In the video, Cui showed the surgical mask to be tighter to cover the nose and mouth.