Cantabria to continue mandatory use of masks in hospitals and health centers for “a few days”

this Influenza incidence in Cantabria The ministry said the downward trend over the past two weeks had continued, with a 25% fall in registered cases, meaning the seasonal wave “is clearly declining”.

Wear a mask for a few more days

Director of Public Health Isabel de Frutos explained: “In line with the principle of caution, despite the good data, Cantabria to continue mandatory use of masks in health centers and hospitals for several days

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“We will give ourselves a reasonable and safe margin to lift the mandatory use of masks.” The government said the measure will be withdrawn in the coming days if things continue to develop as they are.

Adhere to prevention and avoid infection

They formulated it from the General Directorate of Public Health Series of basic suggestions To avoid the spread of respiratory illness:

• Maintain good hand hygiene and wash frequently with soap and water; sneeze and cough into the crook of your elbow, never your hands, to avoid infecting others, and avoid contact with others if you are sick.
• Ventilate often, use disposable tissues, eat well, drink plenty of fluids, and always avoid smoking, which is not only very harmful to your health but also weakens your immune system, making you more susceptible to illnesses like the flu.
• Go to medical centers and emergency services only if you have obvious symptoms or warning signs.

The General Administration of Public Health encourages the public to Continue to vaccinate, Because this is a very useful measure to reduce the symptoms that occur.