They see no need to reinstate mask use due to rise in COVID-19 cases

Daniel Estrada Durango Century

Juan Esteban Aguilar Esquivel, director of the municipal public health department, called for no panic in view of the possible increase in Covid-19 infections, adding that there was no need to restore the mandatory use of masks.

He pointed out that the new crown virus will persist, just like the flu at the time, so it is not surprising that infections and outbreaks increase.

It is normal to worry about everything related to this disease, which is a pandemic, causing deaths and severe cases.

However, vaccination is currently working very well, so the risk of complications is getting smaller and smaller, although this is not the case for the unvaccinated, the elderly, or people with certain comorbidities.

He believes that the current situation is not suitable for considering the resumption of mass use of masks, because this medical tool can help reduce the risk of infection, but when it does not exist, there is no reason to carry it.

When in doubt, what can be done is to get tested and if the result is positive, then you can continue to isolate to avoid spreading the virus to others.

Coronaviruses can manifest as the common cold or simple flu and are therefore easily contagious, although less and less dangerous.

He insisted that, like flu, you have to get vaccinated every year to prevent it, and with Covid-19, you have to follow the instructions of health authorities to prevent a resurgence of the pandemic.