Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Do surgical mask protect us? because ive been wearing one all the time for stores or public. but some people say that you will get covid even when masked, and theres gaps. is is true?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Almost everybody has this wrong. Masks don’t protect YOU. They protect those AROUND you from catching the virus you may be spreading. If enough wear masks, everybody gets protected. Not really 100% true but works pretty well. If close to everybody wore masks, viral spread would be MARKEDLY reduced. So sad!
Answered 8/14/2021
0 views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
The mask does give you considerable protection but is not a complete safety. Good Luck
Answered 8/14/2021
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
For how many hours we can use surgical mask as a protector for covid-19 ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Would a KN95 and a 3 play surgical grade mask be enough to protect against COVID-19?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
If you talk to a person with covid for 30 minutes but the person have kn95 mask and you have a 4 ply surgical mask like 5 feet away from each other , how likely is to get Covid?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Can you catch COVID 19 if an infected person coughs (indoors) one time in close proximities while both people are wearing a mask? The person coughing wore a cloth mask. I am double masked, wearing an N95 mask and surgical mask?
How likely are you to get COVID-19 from a nurse that is testing you with a swab outdoors, if they have an N95 and a surgical mask on at the same time. Assuming they are infected?
I got my booster today and live with mom my mom found out today she was with a friend who has Covid. My mom had on a 3m N95 and surgical mask on top of it but they were together for 20 minutes. Is it dangerous to get Covid at same time as booster?
Someone was helping me out and their mask didnt fully cover mouth and nose. they were talking, I was wearing surgical mask, but Im not sure if they have covid or anything since theres no symptoms. Will they transmit anything to me when Im masked?
At a funeral. I tried to social distance as best I could. The funeral was outside. I wore a surgical mask and a KN95 and 2 surgical masks over that. I used santizier frequently. Did briefly hug a few people who were masked. Is covid exposure high?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
