The Ministry of Health released a technical note this Friday (23) in which it reinforces the importance of using face protection masks to prevent the transmission of covid-19. The recommendation applies to people with flu-like symptoms, risk factors for complications of the disease and suspected or confirmed cases of infection with the new coronavirus.
According to the folder, groups with risk factors include immunosuppressed, elderly, pregnant women and people with comorbidities. These groups should wear a mask especially in closed and unventilated places, places with agglomeration and health services.
The technical note highlights that, despite the end of the public health emergency of international importance declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus continues to circulate in Brazil and worldwide.
“The virus still has a pandemic character, with widespread transmission, and there is still a risk of the emergence of new variants that may be even more serious than the variants currently in circulation and must be monitored.”
In addition to the use of face masks, the ministry classifies non-pharmacological measures as important, including physical distancing, respiratory etiquette, hand hygiene with 70% alcohol or soap and water, cleaning and disinfection of environments and isolation of suspected cases. or confirmed.
The folder also reiterates the importance of vaccination against covid-19, available to the entire population over 6 months of age. The bivalent booster is available for the entire population over 18 who have received at least two doses of the monovalent vaccine.
The Ministry of Health released a technical note this Friday (23) in which it reinforces the importance of using face protection masks to prevent the transmission of covid-19. The recommendation applies to people with flu-like symptoms, risk factors for complications of the disease and suspected or confirmed cases of infection with the new coronavirus.
According to the folder, groups with risk factors include immunosuppressed, elderly, pregnant women and people with comorbidities. These groups should wear a mask especially in closed and unventilated places, places with agglomeration and health services.
The technical note highlights that, despite the end of the public health emergency of international importance declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus continues to circulate in Brazil and worldwide.
“The virus still has a pandemic character, with widespread transmission, and there is still a risk of the emergence of new variants that may be even more serious than the variants currently in circulation and must be monitored.”
In addition to the use of face masks, the ministry classifies non-pharmacological measures as important, including physical distancing, respiratory etiquette, hand hygiene with 70% alcohol or soap and water, cleaning and disinfection of environments and isolation of suspected cases. or confirmed.
The folder also reiterates the importance of vaccination against covid-19, available to the entire population over 6 months of age. The bivalent booster is available for the entire population over 18 who have received at least two doses of the monovalent vaccine.
