You don’t have to leave your mask! – Usually due to influenza, pneumonia or any respiratory illness

Author: VÍCTOR PINEDA/NOTIVER

The Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) in the southern state of Veracruz warned that people are facing respiratory illnesses, especially among children and the elderly, and called on people not to let down their guard and continue to take preventive measures such as using facial recognition. Wear a mask and wash your hands. hand.

Christian Cruz Santiago, director of Section 60 of the Department of Family Medicine (UMF), explained that the use of masks in closed and unventilated places and for people with coughs, sneezes and runny noses should be a benefit to people Promise of. People’s health.

“Although the number of COVID-19 cases is no longer very high, we must remain vigilant and adhere to the recommendations to avoid contagion, not only of this virus, but also influenza, pneumonia or any respiratory disease,” he explained.

IMSS family doctors explain that respiratory infections are mostly caused by viruses and are spread from person to person through saliva droplets expelled when coughing or sneezing; they can also be transmitted through contact with contaminated surfaces, such as handles, railings, tables and other Commonly used objects.