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- What You Need to Know About Masks
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- Simple Rules For Effective Masks Usage
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View list of surgical masks from local manufacturers that have been licensed by HSA Masks are coverings that cover the wearer’s nose and mouth. There are different types of masks: 1. Face maskswhich are non-medical masks 2. Surgical maskswhich are also referred to as medical masks It is important that the mask is worn properly over the nose and mou...
What are face masks?
Face masks such as cloth or fabric masks act as a simple barrier and work as “source control”. “Source control” refers to preventing the wearer’s respiratory droplets from travelling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, talks etc. These are not suitable for use during medical and surgical procedures in healthcare facilities, where exposure and risk of transmission of infection is higher. These masks may be used by the general public and in commu...
How to choose a face mask?
For greater effectiveness, choose face masks that have good filtration capability. Examples of such masks include those distributed by the People’s Association and Temasek Foundation. When selecting a face mask, look for the following specifications: 1. Masks with at least 2 to 3 layers of fabric. As a general guide, the material should not be see-through when held against light. 2. Layers should preferably be made with different fabrics, including: 2.1. Water-repellant outer layer 2.2. Middl...
Are face masks useful?
Face masks with good filtering efficiency help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others by acting as a “source control”. Wearing a mask in public places limits exposure to respiratory droplets and large particles and reduces the risk of community spread of infection. This is especially relevant for asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic infected wearers who feel well and may be unaware that they are infectious. These masks are particularly useful in public settings (e.g. w...
What are surgical masks?
Surgical masks are medical masks that offer both “source control” and protection for the wearer against exposure to splashes and sprays of infectious material from others. Therefore, in situations where an individual is in contact with an infected or a potentially infected individual (e.g. visiting a clinic for consultation, patient care givers) a surgical mask is recommended. Surgical masks offer high filtration efficiency, adequate breathability and reasonable fluid penetration resistance....
Are locally manufactured surgical masks safe for use?
Local surgical mask manufacturing facilities are required to be licensed by HSA. Prior to licensing, these facilities have been subject to virtual inspections and desktop audit by HSA to ensure they meet reasonable standards of manufacturing quality. View list of surgical masks from local manufacturers that have been licensed by HSA All surgical masks manufactured by these licensed facilities are also required to comply with relevant international standards such as ASTM F2100, EN 14683, Singa...
Does HSA regulate surgical masks from overseas manufacturers?
In January 2020, during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was only one licensed local manufacturing facility for surgical masks in Singapore. Majority of surgical masks for local use were being imported from overseas. Due to the surge in global demand for these masks and disruption in global supply chains, there was shortage of supply of masks locally. To meet local needs, HSA implemented an Exemption Orderunder our regulations in January 2020 to allow for more companies to impo...
Dos
1. Ensure that you consistently use and wear an appropriate mask (with good filtration efficiency), according to its purpose as described on the instructions. 2. Practise proper removal of used and contaminated masks to prevent the spread of viruses to your hands, face and other contact surfaces. Touch only the straps and not the surface of the mask when removing it. You should wash your hands after disposal of a used mask. 3. Reduce the amount of talking when wearing a mask. These actions wi...
Don'ts
1. Do not reuse masks as they are contaminated once used. Please note that this advisory focuses on masks used by consumers in general and does not include N95 and other respirators. This page was updated on 29 July 2021 to include the Singapore Standard SS 669 series for surgical masks. Consideration for wearing cloth face coverings. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html updated 16 July 2020) Moghadas SM, Fitzpatrick MC, Sah P, et al....
Learn about the different types of masks (face masks and surgical masks) and how to choose and use them effectively to protect yourself and others against COVID-19. Find out the quality and safety standards of masks regulated by HSA in Singapore.
We strongly advise individuals who are unwell with symptoms of COVID-19 or other respiratory infections to wear a mask when they need to leave their homes. * Residential care settings include Nursing Homes (NHs), Psychiatric Rehabilitation Homes (PRHs), Psychiatric Sheltered Home (PSH), Inpatient Hospice. 49.
Jun 1, 2020 · As more activities and services resume after the circuit breaker lifts from 2 June 2020, the use of masks will continue to be mandatory when people go outside their homes. The use of masks that closely and completely cover the nose and mouth will be required as a default.
Oct 12, 2023 · These particles may be spread when an infected individual talks, sings, shouts, coughs, or sneezes (even if not symptomatic). Hence, masks may provide protection to the wearer and those around them. Masks are one component of a package of prevention and control measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
- Wearing a mask reduces the spread of respiratory illnesses within the community by reducing the number of infectious particles that may be inhaled...
- To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, WHO recommends wearing a mask: When in a crowded, enclosed or poorly ventilation area (eg. you are unable to...
- There are three types of masks that WHO recommends for the public: disposable medical masks*; non-medical masks that comply with standards for safe...
- Filtration, breathability and fit are all important. If you purchase a non-medical mask, check the labels to make sure it complies with the ASTM F3...
- How to put on and take off a medical mask: Before touching the mask, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Inspect the...
- How to put on and wear a fabric mask: Before touching the mask, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Inspect the mask...
- Even when you’re in an area with active COVID-19 transmission, masks should not be worn during vigorous physical activity because of the risk of re...
- If COVID-19 is widely circulating and impacting the health system, visitors, along with health and care workers and caregivers, should always wear...
- When caring for a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patient, a respirator or a medical mask should be worn by health and care workers along with othe...
Learn how to wear, store and clean masks effectively to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Find out what type of mask to use, when and where, and get answers to common questions about masks and children.
Mar 1, 2024 · Learn how wearing a mask can help lower the risk of respiratory virus transmission and protect yourself and others. Find out about different types of masks, how they work, and how to choose and wear them properly.
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