The Ministry of Health and Community Protection advised against wearing the "N 95" medical mask to prevent corona virus, as it is intended only for medical staff working in the place where it treats Corona patients, and may cause pressure on the respiratory system and future respiratory diseases.
And the Ministry stressed, that it should never be used for children.
While the World Health Organization confirmed that about 80% of patients of the new "Corona" newcomer "Covid-19" are recovering from the disease without the need for special treatment. She said that the severity of the emerging coronary disease, "Covid-19", is more severe for approximately one in six people who become infected, who suffer from difficulty breathing, while increasing the risk of injury to the elderly and people with basic medical problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. , With severe diseases, indicating the death of about 2% of people who contracted the disease globally, and people who suffer from fever, coughing and difficulty breathing should seek medical care.
In responding to the disease-related questions and answers on its website, the organization stated that the most common symptoms of Covid-19 disease are fever, fatigue, and a dry cough.
She added: «Some patients may suffer from pain and aches, nasal congestion, cold, throat pain, or diarrhea, and these symptoms are usually mild and start gradually, and some people become infected without showing any symptoms and without feeling Get sick ».
The organization pointed out that the studies conducted so far indicate that the virus that causes Covid-19 disease is transmitted primarily through contact with respiratory droplets, not through air, pointing out that the main method of transmission of the disease is represented by respiratory droplets. That a person secretes when coughing.
The risk of Covid-19 disease is diminished by a person who is asymptomatic at all, but many people who have the disease experience only mild symptoms.
"This is especially true in the early stages of the disease, so it is possible, for example, to develop (Covid-19) disease by someone who has a mild cough and does not feel ill," she said.
The organization is assessing ongoing research on the Covid-19 transition period, and will continue to publish the latest findings.
The organization pointed out that «the risk of infection with the Coronavirus depends on the place of residence, the travel map and the movement finally, as the risk of infection increases in the areas where there are a number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 disease, and for people in most parts of the world the risk of infection remains Few, but it is important that they be aware of the situation prevailing in their area and the preparedness efforts made there. ”
She stressed that "those without respiratory symptoms, such as coughing, should not use medical masks," and she recommended the use of a muzzle for people with symptoms of "Covid-19", in addition to people who care for people with symptoms such as cough and fever, stressing that the use of the muzzle It is crucial for health workers, and people who care for patients at home or in a health care facility.
The organization advised the rational use of medical masks to avoid wasting precious resources and misuse of masks, noting that the most effective ways to protect oneself and others from "Covid-19" disease is to persist in cleaning hands, covering the mouth when coughing by bending the elbow, or with a tissue, and keeping away A distance of at least one meter (three feet) from people coughing or sneezing.
10 steps for the safe use of medical masks
The World Health Organization has identified 10 steps for the method of applying, using, removing and disposing of the medical mask, including stressing that the use of the mask should be limited to health workers and care providers, and people with respiratory symptoms such as fever and cough, and cleaning hands by rubbing them with an alcohol disinfectant, or by washing them with soap and water before Touch the muzzle, check the muzzle to make sure it is not torn or perforated, determine the top end of the muzzle (the position of the metal tape), make sure to point the correct side of the muzzle out (the colored side), place the muzzle on the face, and press the metal tape or the tip The paperboard muzzle, to take the form of nose.
The steps also included pulling the bottom of the muzzle to cover the mouth and chin, and taking off the muzzle after use by removing the rubber band from behind the ears, keeping the muzzle off the face and clothes to avoid contact with the potentially-contaminated muzzle parts. Dispose of the used muzzle immediately by throwing it in a closed waste bin, in addition to cleaning the hands after touching the muzzle or throwing it in with an alcohol disinfectant, or by washing them with soap and water if they are dirty.
The "N95" medical mask causes pressure on the respiratory system, and it is forbidden to wear it on children.