1. 口罩供应紧张的局面缓解了吗？

从供应角度看，全国口罩生产能力已经较疫情初期大幅提升。目前全国口罩日产量超过一亿只，部分缓解了紧张局面。但现在马上要达到口罩“要多少有多少”的状况是不现实的。

2. 低风险地区可以摘口罩吗？

低风险地区不等于没有风险，有些区域是刚刚从高风险、中风险转到低风险，居民平时要做好个人防护，减少不必要的人群聚集，去人群聚集的场所建议佩戴口罩，还要做好个人自我健康监测。

3. 接触人少，有必要勤换口罩吗？

有的人日常居家时也戴着N95口罩，有的人一天接触不到一两个人也是1小时换一个口罩，这完全没有必要。每个人在做好自身防护的同时，减少不必要的浪费也很有必要。

 

10 Frequently asked questions about facemasks (Part 1)

1. Is the supply of facemasks still tight?

The production capacity of facemasks in China has been expanded significantly compared with the early stage of the outbreak. At present, the daily facemask output exceeds 100 million units, which helps mitigate the facemask shortage. But it is unrealistic to assume sufficient supply will soon be in place to fully meet the demand.

2. For people in low-risk areas, is it still necessary to wear masks?

Low-risk areas refer to areas where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low. That being said, the risk still exists. The risk assessment results of some areas have just been downgraded from high or medium to low. Locals should continue to take everyday preventive actions and avoid gatherings. Make sure to wear masks and monitor your health condition when going to crowded places.

3. For those who come in contact with few people, is it necessary to replace masks frequently?

It is unnecessary to wear N95 respirators at home or replace masks every other hour when one comes in contact with few people a whole day. While taking necessary precautions, one should not change masks too often. Otherwise, it would be wasteful of resources.