More and more people are deciding to grow out their 'quarantine beards.' The mere presence of facial hair won't put you at risk of coronavirus, health experts say. But you should still be 'really meticulous about the hygiene of your beard.'
"If you're someone in the general public, I would say you need to be really meticulous about the hygiene of your beard," Adalja says.Adalja notes that there is debate among infectious disease specialists over whether theIf face coverings do provide protection, Adalja says,"a beard could make a mask less effective."
"I would probably advise them to trim it as close to their face as they could, if they're going to be one of those individuals who wants to wear a mask in public," he says.offers guidance on a wide assortment of facial hair style options that can safely fit under a mask or a respirator. While that information was not specifically designed with COVID-19 risks in mind, the agency recommends any style that doesn't cross the seal of the mask.
All told, as long as bearded folk maintain the recommended 6 feet of separation from other people, it appears safe to stay distanced from their razors.
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