WHO Updated the content of the guideline "Effects on masks" April 8 5:00
WHO = The World Health Organization has updated its guidelines on the use of masks with the spread of the new coronavirus, reiterating that there is no basis to prevent infection by wearing a general purpose mask. He said that it was effective in keeping people from transmitting when infected.
WHO has updated and published a part of the guidelines prepared in January on the use of masks related to the new coronavirus on January 6.
He pointed out again that there is no basis for healthy people to prevent infection by wearing a general-purpose mask.
On the other hand, during the incubation period of the virus, which averages 5 to 6 days, the use of a mask may be useful to prevent people who do not realize that they are infected from transmitting to others. Was specified for the first time.
In addition, policymakers in each country are encouraged to show their purpose and what type of mask should be used when recommending the use of the mask to the general public.
He emphasized that "medical masks must be distributed to healthcare professionals," urging the public to refrain from using medical masks, and misunderstanding that using medical masks can prevent this. He has expressed concern that precautionary measures, such as washing hands and keeping people away, may be neglected.
On the other hand, the previous guidelines have stated that cloth masks are not recommended under any circumstances, but this guideline recommends that "preventive effects have not yet been evaluated." Corrected the wording that you can neither do nor disagree.