Face Mask Vs Face Shields

Face Masks

• Provides complete protection on the nose and mouth
• Readily available

• Does not protect the eyes
• Does not prevent the person wearing the mask from touching their face

Face Shields

• Protects the nose, mouth and eyes

• Reusable durable and easy to clean

• Gaps on the sides may allow aerosols to reach the mouth

• No scientific evidence to back face shields alone

Face Mask & Face Shields worn together

• Provides complete protection on the nose and mouth

• Readily available
• Protects the nose, mouth and eyes

• Reusable durable and easy to clean