Weather is getting cooler and beards are getting bushier as some Canadian men look to add an extra layer of warmth to their faces this winter.
Some experts say men should shave their beards in order to obtain the best mask fit, but others say it depends how long the stubble gets, and if their job requires a tighter-fitting respirator. Having facial hair jutting out of a mask increases that leakage zone, she said. So the most effective way to ensure a cloth mask fits around the face is to remove the beard.
While a cloth covering doesn't provide the same level of protection as an N-95, Bryski suggests men outside front-line work settings might want to pick up the razor too. Sachal said he got the idea when he walked into a gurdwara with his father and saw hardly anyone wearing a mask. While he says there may have been a combination of reasons for that, the beards played a part.
"That's why these masks are important," Sachal said. "They allow people to practise their religion while being safe."
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A new CTV Survey suggest 78.5% of beards support a full lockdown
I think it's funny to see a big ol tuft poking out under the mask
One of the routes of infection is through your eyes...
So then I should shave my balls too?
Ok CTV, stop it. Now this isn’t funny At all.
Just stop....
Masks are scientifically proven harmful. Don't stop viruses. Take it off.
No but masks don't work anyway.
Ezekiel; to shave!
OMG, just cut it off okay!
Beards would have no effect because face masks are ineffective to begin with.
Freshly shave, 5 o'clock shadow or beard... they all suck. Masks work but facial hair of any kind grabs and pulls the mask with any mouth movement. Constant adjustment required.
need to shave to make a seal...anybody out a tar sand plant no shave fired ,,,but they got coke dealer and evil c$$t so they won;t
The mask you show is about as effective against covid-19 as a snow fence against a mosquito so a beard won't make the slightest difference.
Well DUH!
The only effect masks have is on the bank accounts of those making them
I think they work fine. 🤷♀️
🤦 Just cover your face and mouth. This is not that complicated.....
I shaved off my chin aka gotee to ensure I have a better seal
What do beards have to do with this?
“But as long as mask-wearing is encouraged amid the COVID-19 pandemic, should they worry about facial hair interfering with the effectiveness of face coverings?” No, they’re e not effective to begin with. The article refers to a chart speaking of N95 masks which most don’t wear.
And if you have a big nose you'll need a plastic surgery. MasksDontWork
For airtight mask you need to shave but that is not a picture of an airtight mask.
It makes no difference. Masks are useless either way.