Currently the coronavirus epidemic is getting better in some countires and areas, is it necessary to wear masks throughout the day in low-risk areas? Let’s see the following article.
The coronavirus epidemic should still face the risk of sporadic cases, overseas imports, and cluster epidemics for a long period of time in the future. Catering, supermarkets, including transportation and other service industries, as well as public window staff, because of work reasons, the number of people contacted is relatively large, the distance is relatively close, and the infection status of these people is unknown, so adhere to good hygiene habits and good protection, wear masks and do hand hygiene during work. Whenever possible, maintain a safe social distance, and keep the workplace well-ventilated and clean. At the same time, daily health monitoring should be done. If there are suspicious symptoms such as fever, dry cough, and fatigue, they should immediately leave their posts, seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and do a good job of investigation.
Regarding whether to wear a mask, follow the principle that under good ventilation and able to maintain a relatively good and safe social distance, you can not wear a face mask, specifically including the following situations:
First, outdoors, such as parks and streets with fewer people, including playgrounds, do not need to wear masks. In particular, masks should not be worn during strenuous exercise.
The second is a low-risk area where no new cases have been reported recently. In offices, conference rooms, construction sites, and schools, ventilation conditions and relatively safe social distances can be maintained, and masks are not required.
However, there are three situations where it is recommended to wear a mask:
First, in some closed public places, such as public transportation, elevators, and public places with many people, it is recommended to wear masks because they may contact some people with unknown infection status.
The second is to wear a mask when you are sick, especially when you have fever and cough respiratory infections, mainly to avoid passing on the source of the disease. This is not only during the epidemic, but also to follow this principle at any time in the future wear mask.
Third, in a specific environment, such as going to a hospital, whether it is to go to the hospital for medical treatment, or to accompany relatives and friends to a medical institution, wear a mask in such a hospital. Therefore, it is recommended to wear masks in these three situations to reduce the risk of infection.