The use of a mask is still important

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Due to the new variants, there is an increase in Covid cases in Spain. For this reason, the mask is once again a topic of conversation, in some companies such as Ford or Mediaset, it is now mandatory again, although " temporarily until the health situation improves ," they indicate from human resources. And they are aware of the discomfort it generates, with the heat it causes “ term stress and discomfort ,” says the head of Occupational Health at UGT, José de las Morenas, but adds that its use is necessary to “ avoid greater evils such as possible outbreaks in the place of work ”.

This increase in cases has caused the Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, to once again recommend the use of the mask on Friday. Although some experts point out that her words are not enough. " Darias's indication that vulnerable people put on the mask is well stated, but it is obvious ," commented Joan Carles March, professor at the Andalusian School of Public Health, and points out that "we have to think again that we have "You have to go out on the street with your mask on hand and not just in case you are going to enter a pharmacy, the virus is still here, increasing infections and causing excess mortality. "

The BA.5 variant seems to be more contagious, so Special Data they suggest that using the mask again may be a good decision. In addition to there being more infections, there is also more occupancy on hospital floors. “ There is nothing wrong with rectifying and making a change in the measures to reduce the number of infections that ultimately translate into deaths ,” explains Joan Carles March.

In Valencia, it is being studied that the mask will once again be mandatory in Les Corts, due to the large number of infections. The head of the medical service has explained that they have gone from a maximum of 18 cases in a month to 30, and protests that " close contacts are not monitored since it is the positive person who notifies them and, if they require attention or advice , contact ”, which is why he has asked that the mask be made mandatory again.



While the European Union recommends that the use of a mask is not mandatory on airplanes and public transport, something that Spain maintains. Some countries have already heeded the recommendation, although the obligation remains if the country of origin or destination continues to maintain the mask as mandatory.

We remember that in Spain the mask is still mandatory in pharmacies, dentists, clinics, health centers, social health centers and means of transport.