Wearing a mask to prevent the spread of the Corona virus in public places is quickly becoming a new rule in all countries, including Indonesia. In the new normal era like today, the popularity of face shield also jumped sharply because it was considered capable of providing double protection to avoid COVID-19. Face shield or face shield has actually been widely used by health workers. Currently the team of experts said that face shields might replace masks as a more comfortable and more effective deterrent to COVID-19 counters.
In the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), research led by Dr. Eli Perencevich writes that for a face shield to be effective in suppressing the spread of the virus, it must be made to the bottom of the chin. It must cover the ears and there are no open gaps between the forehead and the face shield. Although mass testing has not been done, face shields have been shown to reduce exposure to the virus by 96 percent when worn by health workers on cough simulations with a distance of 18 inches or about 45 cm.
In its application, the new normal era requires all parties to adopt a healthy lifestyle that is optimal, and carried out as much as possible, so that they do not have to wear a face mask. In fact, the wearing of masks can be substituted with ordinary cloth if the conditions are not possible. In essence, all parties must be aware of health so that the spread of the corona virus can be prevented and suppressed in such a way. Some people may still ask why the government should implement new normal, even though the rate of corona distribution is still quite high. For some parties, new normal is a risky activity that can increase the risk of corona spread. However, new normal is felt to be necessary because the economy and purchasing power of the people is weakening. If this is not done, worse conditions can occur, namely an increase in unemployment and poverty.
