The new version of the guidelines for the public and key occupational groups to wear masks is released The
public needs to wear masks scientifically in 6 situations
In view of the characteristics of the new coronavirus variant strains and the population epidemic characteristics at this stage, in order to further guide the public and key occupational groups to scientifically standardize the wearing of masks, recently, the State Council’s response to the new Version)” has been updated, and the “Guidelines for the Public and Key Occupation Groups to Wear Masks (August 2021 Edition)” (hereinafter referred to as the “Guidelines”) have been formed.
For the public, it has clarified 6 scenarios where masks need to be worn, and prompted the scientific method of wearing masks. For the three key occupational groups, the "Guidelines" also clarified the specific requirements for wearing masks.
For crowds and scenes not covered by this guideline, follow the "Guidelines for Public Scientific Wearing of Masks (Revised Edition)".
For the general public, there are 6 kinds of scenes and situations where masks need to be worn. They are: in shopping malls, supermarkets, movie theaters, conference venues, exhibition halls, airports, docks and hotel public areas and other indoor crowded places; Airplanes, trains, ships, long-distance buses, subways, buses and other public transportation; when in crowded open air squares, theaters, parks and other outdoor places; when visiting hospitals, accompaniment, receiving body temperature testing, checking health codes, and registering itinerary Information and other health checks; when symptoms such as nasopharyngeal discomfort, coughing, sneezing, and fever occur; when in a non-eating state in a restaurant or canteen.
Regarding mask selection and precautions, the "Guidelines" pointed out that the correct use, storage and cleaning of masks are the key to maintaining their effectiveness.
It is recommended that the public choose disposable medical masks, medical surgical masks or above protection level masks, and abide by the following regulations: wear masks correctly, ensure that the masks cover the mouth, nose and chin, and the nose clamps should be compacted; the masks are dirty, deformed, or damaged , The peculiar smell needs to be replaced in time, and the cumulative wearing time of each mask should not exceed 8 hours; the masks that have been used in cross-regional public transportation or hospitals are not recommended to be reused; masks that need to be reused should be hung on when not in use Clean, dry, and ventilated places; if you feel stuffy or short of breath while wearing the mask, you should go to an open and ventilated place to remove the mask immediately; bring spare masks when you go out and store them in the original packaging bag or a clean storage bag to avoid squeezing, deformation, and disposal Masks are classified as other garbage disposal; it is recommended that households keep a small amount of particulate protective masks and medical protective masks for future use.
The "Guidelines" also give clear requirements on how to scientifically wear masks for key occupations.
The key occupational groups include three categories: high-risk positions for overseas import and pollution transmission, medical institution staff, and public place service personnel.
Among them, overseas import and pollution transmission high-risk positions include: cross-border trucks, train transportation, loading and unloading positions; overseas frozen food processing, storage, loading and unloading, transportation and other cold chain transportation positions; responsible for inbound flights, trains, car drivers, Flight attendants, cleaners, porters and other positions; customs staff supervising inbound and outbound transportation, goods, postal items, etc.; airport and flight cleaners, baggage handlers and other ground crews.
For these people, the "Guidelines" require that they wear particulate protective masks throughout the work.
Staff in medical institutions include: general contacts, such as outpatient and general ward medical staff, security guards, registration, medical guidance, charging, pharmacy, etc.; contacts with potential pollutants, such as cleaning staff, nurses, plumbers, laboratories, etc. Staff, etc.; staff in contact with patients or infected persons, such as medical staff in fever clinics and isolation wards, and nasopharyngeal swab sampling staff.
The "Guidelines" require that during work, general contact persons must wear medical surgical masks or above protection level masks, those exposed to potential pollutants must wear particulate protective masks throughout the process, and those working in contact with patients or infected persons must wear medical protective masks throughout the process.
For service personnel in public places, including flight attendants, security personnel, sales staff, ticket sellers, police, chefs, hotel and restaurant attendants, couriers, cargo delivery staff, door guards, security guards, cleaning, etc., the "Guidelines" reminds you to wear them throughout the work period. Medical surgical masks or above protection level masks.
Text/Reporter Jiang Ruojing