Bombshell new research from a team of German scientists has concluded that certain face masks could be harmful to those who wear them for a long period of time. The face coverings used by the public in the UK are not regulated and many fall short of standards of medical PPE.
Analysis from the Hamburg Environmental Institute has found that certain types of masks which are readily available to the public cause dangerous levels of exposure to chemicals if worn for long enough. Many face masks in the research contained levels of formaldehyde and fluorocarbons. These chemicals, when in contact with human skin for long enough, can lead to a burning nose and throat as well as coughing, wheezing and even nausea.
The tests were conducted by Professor Michael Braungart. He has said: “What we are breathing through our mouth and nose is actually hazardous waste. We found formaldehyde and even aniline and noticed that unknown artificial fragrances were being applied to cover any unpleasant chemical smells from the mask. In the case of the blue-coloured surgical masks, we found cobalt – which can be used as a blue dye. All in all, we have a chemical cocktail in front of our nose and mouth that has never been tested for either toxicity or any long-term effects on health”.
Dr Dieter Sedlak ran similar tests and found equally shocking results. Dr Sedlak speaks of perfluorocarbons (PFCs) on face masks. He has said: “Honestly, I had not expected PFCs would be found in a surgical mask, but we have special routine methods in our labs to detect these chemicals easily and can immediately identify them. This is a big issue It seems this had been deliberately applied as a fluid repellent – it would work to repel the virus in an aerosol droplet format – but PFC on your face, on your nose, on the mucus membranes, or on the eyes is not good”.
Current Affairs Correspondent | My name is Oliver Down I am 22, and a staunch brexiteer. I am a Bristolian lad who studied politics in Leicester. I believe in free speech and accurate journalism and I won’t be afraid to give you “the other side” of the story!
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