UNAM mandates resumption of face masks ahead of changes in Mexico’s COVID-19 situation

Mexico City, July 31, 2023. –

arriveDespite comments that masks should only be used in closed areas and that the issue of Covid-19 has been left behind, today, Monday, July 31, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) noted that given this time of year The change and the start of a university event, which sent a national alert about the reuse of face masks in light of recent changes in the behavior of the virus.

Through a statement posted on its social networks, the Supreme Academy assured that the Covid-19 situation in our country is “relatively calm and generally in good conditions”, but it has issued a series of recommendations for the prevention and prevention of infection. Complications caused by viruses.

He called for the continuation of general measures to prevent contagion and complications of Covid-19 as well as other respiratory diseases such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and pneumonia.

Among its recommendations for people with respiratory problems and illnesses related to flu, cough, sore throat and fever, UNAM asked them to self-isolate and rest for three to five days before recovering.

The return of masks

Likewise, he asked those who showed symptoms of respiratory disease to use masks again, due to the strong changes caused by the Sars-CoV-2 virus.

• Use a face mask when you are with multiple people for more than 30 minutes in enclosed spaces with little or no ventilation.
• Encourage the use of masks by those working in enclosed settings and notify the entity or facility’s health officials if they develop symptoms of or test positive for COVID-19
• Notify the entity or facility’s health official if you develop symptoms of COVID-19 or test positive.
• Always ensure good personal hygiene as well as furniture and facilities.

Finally, UNAM has sent an email to those who need advice or other information: covid19@unam.mx.

Information from: National Autonomous University of Mexico