[Wuhan Pneumonia] The Consumer Council has counted 29 masks, the advantages and disadvantages of 3 models, the efficiency of filtering bacteria is more than 99.9%

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Written by: Zhang Jiamin

2020-01-07 17:53

Wuhan City, Hubei Province, is experiencing an outbreak of viral pneumonia. As of Monday (6th), a total of 21 suspected cases of returning from Wuhan to Hong Kong have been received. The government intends to amend the law to report respiratory infectious diseases. In response to the recent situation, many people have put on masks to prevent the virus.

The Consumer Council had previously tested 29 masks on the market, including the bacteria filtration efficiency and air permeability of the masks. Among them, 3 masks had a bacteria filtration efficiency of more than 99.9%.

See the results of all 29 masks according to the picture

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The Consumer Council ’s December 2017 issue of "Selection" has tested 29 masks on the market. The evaluation scope includes bacterial filtration efficiency, particle filtration efficiency, pressure difference to show the degree of sample ventilation, and simulated medical staff to perform medical procedures. Synthetic blood penetration test when splashing blood.

Samples of the three most effective masks to filter bacteria

The survey results show that three masks have a bacterial filtration efficiency of more than 99.9%. They are "Elleair super-blocking PM2.5 adult mask (standard)", "Ultra Ultra Ready" surgical mask, and "Medicon Medicom Safe +" "SPSHMK2585 color life mask ear-hook ..

Samples of the two worst masks

The results of the Consumer Council's survey showed that two masks were of poor quality, with a total score of only 1 or 2 points, respectively "surgical CANCARE SurgicMask Surgical Face Mask" and "Disposable Face Masks Two Ply". The total score was only 1 point and 2 points. The latter only scored 1 point for filtering bacteria and ventilation.

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