Deparment of Biocare Clinic, Batam City, Indonesia
Andhika B. Prasetya is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Medicine. His research interests includes Medicine. He is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He has authored of many research articles/books related to Medicine.
Research Article
The Efficacy of Using Cloth, Surgical, KN95, N95 and Full-face Masks among Indonesian's Travellers in COVID-19 Era
Author(s): Amalia T. Utami* and Andhika B. Prasetya
Background: The Effectiveness of Masks to Prevent COVID-19. During the Corona pandemic, masks became a
very vital tool to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With the importance of using masks to prevent this Coronavirus,
few circulate are circulating on the market. Like the cheapest and many people use is a cloth mask. However, many
travelers are still confused about wearing so many variants that sell in the market nowadays.
Aim: To know the best cover to reduce the probability of COVID 19 accidents among travelers in Indonesia.
Methods: The travelers in Indonesia were asked by questionnaire about the mask chosen, symptoms, and the rapid
test value.
Result: 70.2% of Indonesian travellers without COVID 19 symptoms still use medical masks to prevent contracting
the CoV2 virus.
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