Extreme Mechanics Letters, reinforces current studies on the efficacy of homemade face masks for blocking aerosols that could transmit SARS-CoV-2.Until scientists produce an effective vaccine, researchers recommend that various behavioral changes are key to reducing the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
As well as maintaining physical distance from others and regularly washing hands, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) recommend people wear masks.Mask-wearing is important as SARS-CoV-2 is spread by people projecting saliva and other respiratory liquids when they speak, cough, or sneeze.This projected liquid potentially carries the virus, which another person can pick up if they touch a surface that.