Omicron cases are on the rise in India and the government is taking necessary steps to curb them. Many state governments in India have banned public gatherings for Christmas and New Year celebrations and imposed a night curfew.

But did you know that your cloth mask protects against omicron?

In fact, experts have expressed great concern. Let's find out what experts say about cloth masks and protection from Omicron?

Are cloth masks good for fashion? : - Health experts and experts studying the corona type have described the description of Omicron as more contagious than all the previous types and have advised to be very careful.

At the same time, Trish Greenhall, a professor of primary health care at Oxford University, described most cloth masks as good only for fashion. According to him, double or triple layer masks made by mixing different materials are more effective in protecting against corona.

Why are some cloth masks not effective? : - According to Greenhole, most manufacturers are making cloth masks without passing any standards. Therefore, accurate information about their effectiveness and quality is not available. But, on the other hand, masks like N-95 respirators go by different standards. In which at least 95 percent of the particle stopping capacity is tested.

So even if you are using a cloth mask, do not wear a single-layer mask, which means it should not contain a single layer of cloth. At the same time, you can also use a surgical mask under a cloth mask to get double protection. Also, when using a mask, keep in mind that you are able to breathe easily.

The biggest reason for using cloth masks is to be good for the environment and to be used many times. However, there are also reusable masks available on the market today that meet the standards.