(Combating new crown pneumonia) Merkel's third new crown test is still negativeGerman government official website article recommends that some people wear masks
China News Agency, Berlin, March 30 (Reporter Peng Dawei) According to German media reports, German Chancellor Angela Merkel conducted the third test of the new crown virus on the 30th, and the results were the same as the previous two, and both were negative. A German federal government spokesman said that Merkel will continue to perform his duties in a home-isolated manner in the next few days.
Data Map: German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Photo by China Press Agency Peng Dawei
Because a doctor who had contacted Merkel on the 20th of this month was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia, Merkel has taken a home isolation since the evening of the 22nd. According to a number of media reports, including German TV One, a spokesman for the German federal government announced the same day that the results of Merkel's third test were the same as the previous two tests and were still negative. The spokesman said Merkel will continue to be isolated at home for the next few days.
On the 23rd of this month, Germany implemented the most stringent epidemic prevention measures since the outbreak. Major cities such as Berlin have banned the gathering of two or more people and closed most public places. According to the German "Time Online" report, as of 20:30 on the 30th local time, a total of 64,950 people were diagnosed in Germany, 6522 were cured, and 572 died. German federal government spokesman Seibert said on the same day that the results of the implementation of one week showed that all measures must continue to be implemented in full force to eventually slow the spread of new coronary pneumonia in Germany.
On the same day, the German federal government has recommended masks to specific groups of people on its official website for the first time since the outbreak. The article begins by saying that wearing a mask helps protect others from pathogen infection.
The article cited the latest recommendations of the German Federal Institute for Disease Control and Robert Koch's Institute to point out that when people with severe colds and respiratory diseases are active in public places, it is "meaningful" for these people to wear masks because it can protect others from Infected-The principle is that wearing a mask reduces the risk of transmitting the disease to others by coughing or sneezing.
The article said that for the purpose of occupational protection, it is naturally recommended that medical personnel wear masks. To this end, the article calls on the public to ensure that hospitals, clinics, and nursing facilities have priority in purchasing masks. "There are a lot of tutorials on self-made masks online."
For healthy people, the article argues that there is insufficient evidence to suggest that wearing a mask reduces the risk of infection. The article emphasizes that the most critical and effective personal protection and protection measures are to maintain good hand hygiene, cover when coughing and sneezing, and keep a distance between people. (Finish)