As he pointed out in an interview with Radio Sputnik, it is important to keep in mind the need to wear masks and gloves during cold periods.
“Masks should be worn in the same way, regardless of the cold.
Wearing a mask outside in winter is to some extent even beneficial, since the mask will help warm the air.
The mask won't hurt in winter, ”he said.
The doctor also noticed that gloves are important in winter, as a person rubs his nose, touches his lips, and a virus can enter the body through the hands.
At the same time, the specialist emphasized that it is still difficult to give any detailed recommendations, since the behavior of the coronavirus in winter is not well understood.
“It is believed that since influenza viruses are most active in the winter and cold period of time, it is possible that the coronavirus behaves the same way.
In addition, at this time, the resistance of the human body to infections decreases, ”added Karabinenko.
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