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it Became known as the beard and mustache affect the risk of Contracting coronavirus. About this TASS leading expert of the Center of molecular diagnostics CMD TSNII of epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor Mikhail Lebedev.
Earlier Vladimir Zhirinovsky called the mustache and beard are the main distributors of diseases. The politician said that the bacteria retained by the person under the nose, and a beard passed directly into your mouth.
in addition, the Daily Mail has published a study of the Centers for control and prevention of diseases. It was argued that the vegetation on the face not only reduces the efficiency of protective masks, but also increases the risk of Contracting coronavirus.
“the Assertion about the benefits of shaving mustache and beard to protect against coronavirus at first glance it seems quite logical. However, be aware that the virus is transmitted by airborne droplets, and beard and mustache – completely inappropriate environment for its implementation and reproduction. And danger for the owner of the beard, nor for others is not” – said Lebedev.
the Expert noted that the shaving mustache and beard, there is no preventive sense. However, it should regularly take care of them and to hygiene. This should be done not only during the epidemic, said the expert.
“Regularly wash your beard with soap and water (or with a special shampoo), brush, and try as much as possible to touch with dirty hands”, concluded Mr. Lebedev.
Earlier, men are advised to shave off his beard for the prevention of coronavirus. It was alleged that because of her bad mask snugly to the face, which increases the likelihood of infection.
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