The viral scientific experiment about the effectiveness of face masks

During this pandemic, wearing a face mask translates to empathy towards others, as by wearing it, we not only look after our health but also that of the people around us.However, many believe it is useless or, worse yet, some do not believe that the coronavirus covid-19 is real. This happens not only in Mexico but also in the United States and other parts of the world.In the face of such a grave and important lack, nothing better than combating it with science, which is why the coolest scientist on TV decided to verify its effectiveness with a video on TikTok that has already gone viral.There is already a transparent and self-sanitizing mask, learn all about it here.With simple examples for everyone to understand, Bill Nye, the scientist, demonstrated with a candle, a scarf, and a face mask that wearing one does help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.To demonstrate how face masks “prevent particles from my respiratory system from entering the air and then entering your respiratory system,” Nye explains that what masks also called face coverings do is block the movement of air.A scarf, for example, is designed to block the movement of air around the throat to keep the body warm, but a scarf is not particularly effective at blocking respiratory particles, and the scientist proved this by easily extinguishing a lit candle while holding one over his mouth.Nye then tests a homemade cloth mask, made with two layers of fabric and with a pipe cleaner around the bridge of the nose. “It effectively blocks the movement of air,” says the scientist after trying to blow out the candle repeatedly while wearing it over his mouth and nose. “If you use one of these, you are protecting yourself and those around you.”Finally, he performs the same candle test, but using an N95 mask, and the flame doesn’t even flicker.Bill Nye concludes with something very simple: Yes, wearing a face mask protects you, “but the main reason we want you to wear one is to protect me from you, and from the particles in your respiratory system that can enter my respiratory system,” he says very seriously.As the scientist says, this is a matter of life or death, literally, so when you go out on the street and are in public places, please, wear a face mask!