A corona-related mask requirement will soon apply in Lower Saxony. Here you will find everything you need to know about the ban and the masks.
- From Monday (April 27th) a corona-related mask requirement applies in Lower Saxony
- The masks must be worn in public transport and in shops
- The mask requirement is determined by the federal states
From Monday, April 27th, 2020, a mask requirement will also apply in Lower Saxony . Face masks must then be worn when shopping and in public transport . This is to keep the spread of the coronavirus small.
Corona mask requirement in Lower Saxony: Mouthguards are not just mouthguards
For the time being, the obligation to wear a mask does not stipulate which masks citizens must wear. In the statement by Stephan Weil (SPD), Prime Minister of Lower Saxony, there is talk of a mouth-to-nose covering.
The different types of masks offer different degrees of protection against the coronavirus . The masks of classes FFP2 and FFP3 provide the best protection. These are the only masks that protect against inhalation of the coronavirus particles. However, these should remain reserved for medical personnel.
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Corona mask requirement in Lower Saxony: This is how the mask requirement is met
The so-called everyday masks, i.e. masks made of paper or fabric, are completely sufficient for complying with the corona mask requirement in Lower Saxony . These avoid the distribution of droplets, which massively reduce infection by droplet infection.
Experts believe that this is the main transmission path of the coronavirus. It is important that as many people as possible wear a mask.
Corona mask requirement in Lower Saxony: Here you get masks
At the beginning of the Corona pandemic, there was a real shortage of masks in Lower Saxony . So-called hamster purchases were primarily responsible for this. However, they are now available in stores again.
Many shops now sell masks , although they are actually not part of their range. Homemade cloth masks are also sold.
Large supermarket chains such as Aldi, Lidl, Rewe and Co are also planning to sell face masks.
Corona mask requirement in Lower Saxony: Some dealers provide masks
Mareike Petersen from Handelsverband Nord even told NJOY: There will be some retailers who will provide masks for their customers , with the assumption that most customers will have their own with them. "
In many regions there are also offers from private individuals who offer self-made masks on social media. But now there are also masks on the shelves in the hardware stores.
If you should n't get a mask anyway , you can also use other everyday objects. Scarves, T-shirts or balaclavas also meet the requirements of the mouth-nose covering required in Lower Saxony .
Corona mask requirement in Lower Saxony: Recommendation of the Robert Koch Institute
Probably the most frequently used form in Lower Saxony is the so-called everyday mask made of fabric. However , according to the Robert Koch Institute , a minimum distance of 1.5 meters must still be maintained so that this really helps to contain the Corona pandemic .
The institute has published a reference document for this, certainly with a view to the corona mask requirement . In this they refer again that the FFP masks should be reserved for medical personnel. In addition, hand hygiene should of course be observed.
Corona mask requirement in Lower Saxony: This is how masks are handled correctly
When wearing the mask during the Corona pandemic, there are a few things to consider to ensure the effectiveness of the mask . These are the most important points when handling the masks:
- If possible, masks should only be touched by the straps
- Before putting on the corona mask , it is advisable to wash your hands thoroughly
- Even while wearing a mask, don't touch your face
- The minimum distance of 1.5 meters to other people must also mask are respected
- At home, the mask should be kept in a clean can or plastic bag
Corona mask requirement in Lower Saxony: How many masks do you need?
The hygienist Dr. Markus Schimmelpfennig to understand that masks have to be changed to avoid moisture penetration . According to the expert, this depends on the type of mask.
According to the expert, classic mouth-nose protection should be replaced after two hours at the latest. For a self-made, textile material, it is enough to change it once a day. According to the hygiene doctor , it is recommended to have several masks in order to still be able to comply with the mask requirement in Lower Saxony during cleaning and drying .
Corona mask requirement in Lower Saxony: This is how masks are properly disinfected
The self-made Corona masks can be used again. To keep it hygienic, the following points must be observed:
- The mask should be washed at least 60 degrees after each wear
- Before the mask is used again, it must be completely dry
- The mask can also be disinfected by heating in the oven
- The mask can also be disinfected by ironing
- In contrast to other viruses, the corona virus is cold- resistant, so it does not help to put the mask in the freezer
Corona mask requirement in Lower Saxony: How to sew your own mouthguard
Due to the corona mask requirement in Lower Saxony, everyone needs new masks *. You can also easily sew masks yourself.
The Corona mask requirement in Lower Saxony prescribes the wearing of masks in public transport * and when shopping. But there are a few things to consider when wearing the masks.
For the latest information, visit our Corona Lower Saxony ticker. *
* hna.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
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