CDC Details the Dangers of Facial
Hair Amid Coronavirus Outbreak The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
recently released an infographic detailing how certain
types of facial hair interact with respiratory devices. The infographic covers 36
different facial hair styles, ranging
from clean shaven to a goatee. According to the infographic,
most mustaches, such as pencil,
walrus and zorro are safe. Beard-wise, the clean shaven,
soul patch and zappa are the
only approved options. Styles such as an
extended goatee, full
beard and mutton chops
do not make the safety cut. The CDC’s attempt to educate
is due to the growing concern
of the CODIV-19 spreading
throughout the United States. Life-saving respirators and face masks are
being used to aid infected individuals
and prevent the virus from spreading. The CDC believes the problematic facial hair styles will
prevent respirators from successfully sealing to one's face. With more than 80,000
confirmed cases worldwide,
it’s more important than ever
to be prepared for CODIV-19.
