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The @WHO is NOT backing masks for general use, in contrast to @CDCgov 4 #COVID19:
"Medical masks shld be reserved for healthcare workers.
The use of medical masks in the community may create a
false sense of security, w/neglect of other essential
measures, such as hand..."
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"Medical masks shld be reserved for healthcare workers.
The use of medical masks in the community may create a
false sense of security, w/neglect of other essential
measures, such as hand..."
MORE
WHO masks/2
"...hygiene practices & physical distancing, & may lead to touching the face under the masks & under the eyes, result in unnecessary costs, & take masks away from those in health care who need them most, especially when masks are in short supply."
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"...hygiene practices & physical distancing, & may lead to touching the face under the masks & under the eyes, result in unnecessary costs, & take masks away from those in health care who need them most, especially when masks are in short supply."
#COVID19
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WHO masks/3
The @CDCgov guidance suggests use of homemade masks, scarves & other face coverings for the general public.
Overall, the @WHO & CDC agree that staying at home is preferable to all other options in this #COVID19 crisis. https://www.who.int/publications-detail/advice-on-the-use-of-masks-in-the-community-during-home-care-and-in-healthcare-settings-in-the-context-of-the-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)-outbreak
The @CDCgov guidance suggests use of homemade masks, scarves & other face coverings for the general public.
Overall, the @WHO & CDC agree that staying at home is preferable to all other options in this #COVID19 crisis. https://www.who.int/publications-detail/advice-on-the-use-of-masks-in-the-community-during-home-care-and-in-healthcare-settings-in-the-context-of-the-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)-outbreak
