Various new variants of COVID-19 have emerged, including varian Delta or B1617.2 which was first identified in India and has now entered Indonesia. Recently, scientists announced varian Lambda or C37 which also needs to be anticipated.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the C37 variant or Lambda variant, which was first discovered in Peru, has spread to 29 countries.
Internal medicine specialist Dr. Andi Khomeini Takdir, SpPD emphasized that the most effective way to overcome the findings of these variants is to use a mask. For maximum protection, the mask can be used in double layers.
“Whatever variant is later released, the key is actually simple, a mask. We already know the PR, that a 2-layer mask has 90 percent protection which is better, higher than just 1 (mask),” he explained at a press conference. virtual, Tuesday (29/6/2021).
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COVID-19 More Diverse! These are the different variants of Lambda, Delta, Kappa, Etc. Photo: detikHealth infographics– |
According to him, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that the double use of masks has an effective protection from the virus up to 90 percent. Meanwhile, the effectiveness of 1 layer of mask is 60-80 percent.
“Don’t just stop as far as we know, but we make it a habit. We discipline, we remind each other. Only then can we lower the case,” added Dr. Andi.
On the previous occasion, the COVID-19 Task Force explained that medical masks can be used in layers with cloth masks to increase protection.
However, in order not to interfere with the filtration ability, medical masks should not be duplicated with other medical masks. Others, KN95 masks should not be doubled with the type face mask whatever.
 COVID-19 More Diverse! These are the different variants of Lambda, Delta, Kappa, Etc. Photo: detikHealth infographics– |
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