At present, the new crown pneumonia epidemic is still spreading around the world, the risk of overseas epidemic importation continues to exist, and the epidemic prevention and control situation is still severe and complex. Scientific wearing of masks is one of the effective measures to effectively reduce the risk of transmission, prevent the spread of the epidemic, reduce cross-infection of the public, and protect the health of the masses, and it is also the simplest, most convenient and most economical prevention and control measure.
Please insist on wearing a mask
Even if the new crown virus vaccine is given
Continue to wear a mask as well
For individuals, vaccination is not 100% protective, and it takes time to produce protective antibodies; for groups, the new crown virus is still easy to spread without forming an immune barrier. Therefore, at this stage, some prevention and control measures must still be adhered to, including wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, washing hands frequently, ventilation and other protective measures.
In public places
Poorly ventilated confined spaces, etc
It is recommended to wear a mask
In places where air circulation is not good, such as closed transportation planes, high-speed rail, subways, buses, etc., closed public places such as elevators and other places with poor ventilation conditions, masks should be worn.
When you go to the hospital or accompany relatives and friends to see a doctor, you must wear a mask in the hospital environment.
In addition, masks should be worn at public service windows, such as supermarket cashiers, bank counters, etc.
How to wear a mask correctly
Scientific wearing of masks has a preventive effect on respiratory infectious diseases such as new crown pneumonia, which is conducive to protecting individuals and public health.
01
Clean your hands
Pay attention to hand hygiene every day and wash your hands when wearing and removing masks.
02
Distinguish between right and wrong
Before wearing the mask, place the nose clip of the mask facing up and the dark side facing outward. If there is no color difference in the mask, it can be judged according to the folds of the mask, and the folds are downward to the outside.
03
Tight fit
When wearing a mask, place the fingers of both hands in the middle of the metal nose clip and move your fingertips along the sides of the nose clip while pressing inward until the nose clip is completely pressed into the shape of the bridge of the nose. At the same time, take a quick breath to check whether air leaks from the edge of the mask, including the bridge of the nose, and then adjust the nose clip.
04
Splash resistant
Masks do not need to be removed when sneezing or coughing, and can be changed at the right time; if you are not used to it, you can remove the mask and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow.
05
Care for young children
When helping children sort out masks, do a good job of hand hygiene, and do not touch your child's mask, face or head with unclean hands.
06
Skilful replacement
When the mask is worn and used, if the mask is found to be obviously wet or dirty, it is recommended to replace the new mask immediately so as not to affect the protective effect.
Source丨Health China, China Disease Control Dynamics