Wearing a mask to prevent the new coronavirus is more effective and can somewhat reduce the chance of transmission of the new coronavirus. The new coronavirus is contagious, and its transmission is through airborne droplet transmission and close contact transmission. If there is a new coronavirus infected person around when coughing or sneezing, will contain the virus droplets will be coughed out of the airway outside, thus air droplet transmission occurs. Wearing a mask at this time can prevent this route of transmission to a large extent, but it is necessary to wear medical protective masks, such as medical surgical masks, as required, and not to use ordinary masks, such as cotton gauze masks, sponge masks, etc., which are unable to block the inhalation of the new coronavirus into the respiratory tract. In addition to wearing masks, in order to prevent coronavirus, you should get vaccinated in time. Avoid traveling to and around infected areas and go to fewer places where people gather. Open windows more often to keep indoor air clear. Prevention of the new coronavirus wear masks are more effective, when you go out it is recommended to wear masks correctly to prevent infection. [Tip] This article refers to “new coronavirus pneumonia, new coronavirus pneumonia”, etc., on December 26, 2022, the National Health Commission issued a notice to change the name to “new coronavirus infection”.