New Delhi, May 28 -- According to the Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), there are 1,010 active cases in the country, with most-cases reported from Maharashtra and Kerala. The surge in COVID cases coincides with detection of new sub-variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, both of which the global author continue to monitor. Now, a lot of concerns have been on usage of masks during this time whether it should be worn.

In a conversation with LiveMint.com, Gurugram-based Senior ENT Surgeon Dr Sarika Verma advises "to wear an N-95 mask covering nose and mouth completely", which will keep safe from the virus.

"Every time covid cases rise,one starts wondering how to keep oneself safe. The main thing about limiting Covid spread is for anyone w...