According to the new recommendations of the world health organization (who), people older than 60 or with health problems should be required to wear a face mask to curb the spread of COVID-19. Otherwise, they should not communicate with each other, to avoid being infected with coronavirus, noted in the organization. “Who encourages governments to encourage people to wear masks in areas where widespread transmission of the virus, and social distancing is difficult, for example, in public transport, in shops or other confined or crowded areas,” said who Director-General Dr tedros adhanom Ghebreyesus, during a briefing for media representatives in Geneva on Friday.
Masks, noted in the who also should be required to use people living in cramped conditions, e.g. in refugee camps or slums. They also must be worn by all persons using public transport. Thus, in accordance with the new recommendations, it is necessary to wear a mask made of three-layer fabric. Is the inner layer of an absorbent material such as cotton, the middle layer, which acts as a filter or barrier, such as non-woven material is polypropylene and finally an external layer of non-absorbent material, such as polyester or mixture of polyester, said CNN. In addition, you should avoid masks that can be made of silk, to be elastic or porous. “Choose materials that catch the drops, but remains lightweight for breath. Avoid elastic materials, since stretching can increase the size of the pores. It is preferable to use a fabric that can be washed at a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius or higher,” – said in a statement. At the same time, the experts suggest as often as possible washable reusable mask.
As The Guardian reports with reference to Director of the organization, these who recommendations, which were unveiled at a briefing on Friday, are the result of research conducted on behalf of the organization. According to experts, is still unknown, whether or not a hundred percent native masks, however, these medical facilities, the newspaper notes, the do provide protection when used properly. In this regard, for example, the British authorities may have to rethink their recommendations after a significant change in the position of who. Recall that on Thursday, Downing street has announced that from 15 June while traveling on public transport in Britain passengers will have to wear a face covering. However, according to the government, it can be not only masks, and simple t-shirts or scarves, which can cover the face.
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At the briefing, who also ��ylo noted that “hot spots” pandemic is now shifting from Europe and Asia to Central and South America. According to the official representative of the world health organization, Dr. Margaret Harris, announced at a press briefing in Geneva, countries that have relaxed the restrictive measures have been “bursts” of pandemic coronavirus.
