You may not like a soul patch but this style might be better for keeping yourself safe from coronavirus than having a hipster’s beard.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared an infographic that shows how 36 different facial hairstyles can prevent respirators and face masks from sealing against the face.
It was in 2017 when the chart was first released but it has surfaced again after an expert warned that the deadly virus could also spread in the US.
While being clean or having handlebar mustaches and side whiskers will allow masks to fit properly, styles such as mutton chops, stubble and a full beard are not recommended as they would only interfere with your respirator mask.
The infographic lists 36 facial hairstyles and CDC recommends only 12 styles as appropriate for a face mask: handlebar, painter’s brush, Chevron, walrus, Zappa, Zorro, toothbrush, lampshade, pencil, soul patch, side whiskers, and clean shaven.
A standard beard, a little stubble and other styles could reduce the efficiency of the respirator mask.
Horshoe, villain mustaches and goatees can also work as long as facial hair does not cross the seal of the mask, according to the infographic.
The agency also said that facial hair cannot act as a filer as it is not dense enough. This means that individual hairs are too big to capture very small particles.
Face masks and respirators are now being used around the world to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
One internet user commented: “Who knew there were so many names for men’s facial hair.”
Another wrote: “Has anyone thought that the virus is in moister, so don’t think a mask will help is someone coughs or sneezes near you as it can easily be transmitted into the eye ducts .”
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