Health centers increase mask usage, flu under control

Madrid, February 9 (EFE) – The mandatory use of masks in health centers is decreasing since the epidemic wave of influenza and other respiratory infections is “under control”, Health Minister Mónica García said today, thanking “The hard work and responsibility of the community, professionals and patients these weeks”.

At a press conference following the inter-regional health committee, the minister announced a coordinated action plan to require the use of face masks due to a spike in respiratory infections – which became a recommendation two weeks after incidence rates fell – mainly It is due to influenza, which has regained its vitality this season with the strengthening of blood circulation, according to the Carlos III Health Institute.

To this end, the Minister highlighted the report of Fernando Simon, Director of the Health Alert and Emergency Coordination Center of the Ministry of Health, noting that the situation is good.

Garcia reiterated that the health department and community “gained a commitment” at today’s meeting to begin using data from this latest pandemic to develop plans for the 2024 and 2025 seasons “from now on.”

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