Is a Face Shield a Better Alternative to a Protective Face Mask?

Protective face masks do a lot of good in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne viruses, but not everybody is a fan of them. Luckily, there are PPE alternatives to these masks that can offer the level of protection a person needs when they go out while eliminating many of the complaints people have about standard masks.

Face shields, such as the SHIELD-19, deliver a high level of protection for users by covering the eyes, mouth, and nose all at the same time. These are the three main areas for infection. That means this safety option is a great way to do what you can to make sure you are mitigating contact with airborne droplets, sneezes, coughs, accidental chemical splashes, and unconscious hand-to-face contact.

While there are many different separate options you can purchase that can help you protect your eyes and mucous membranes, such as goggles or N-95 masks, it can become pretty expensive to try and buy each individual part. With a HOOD-19 and a SHIELD-19, however, you are able to reduce your costs as well as the potential risk of exposure.