Wear a mask! Wear a mask! Important reminder

Recently, the epidemic prevention and control group of the joint prevention and control mechanism of the State Council issued the "Guidelines for the Public to Wear Masks to Prevent New Coronavirus Infection (April 2023 Edition)", which provides recommendations on wearing masks in different situations or scenarios.

As May approaches, we are about to enter the peak season for infectious diseases such as hand, foot and mouth disease and dengue fever .

When it comes to infectious disease prevention, everyone must not take it lightly. We must identify ourselves as the first person responsible for our own health and actively prepare for and respond to infectious diseases in the summer.

Wearing a mask is the simplest and most effective measure to prevent respiratory infectious diseases. As we all know, wearing a mask can effectively reduce the risk of respiratory infectious diseases and provide good protection for oneself. For people who already have respiratory symptoms such as fever and cough, wearing a mask can not only protect themselves, but also prevent splashing droplets and protect those around them.

6 situations or scenarios where you should wear a mask

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During the period of positive novel coronavirus antigen or nucleic acid test.

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During the period when symptoms of suspected novel coronavirus infection such as fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, muscle aches, fatigue, etc. appear.

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When an epidemic cluster occurs in the community or school where you live, work or study.

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When going to medical institutions for medical treatment, accompanying, nursing, and visiting.

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When outsiders enter places where vulnerable groups gather, such as nursing homes and social welfare institutions.

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During the working period of public service personnel such as medical staff, catering staff, cleaning staff, security staff, etc. in key institutions such as nursing homes, social welfare institutions, childcare institutions, schools, and after-school training institutions.

4 situations or scenarios where it is recommended to wear a mask

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When taking public transportation such as airplanes, trains, long-distance buses, ships, subways, and buses.

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When entering closed environments and crowded places such as supermarkets, cinemas, theaters, and passenger stations.

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When the elderly, patients with chronic underlying diseases, pregnant women, etc. go to indoor public places.

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When large-scale meetings or events are held with a wide range of participants, high mobility, and no prevention and control requirements such as nucleic acid testing or antigen testing, health monitoring, etc.

Common situations or scenarios where masks are not required

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Open-air squares, parks and other outdoor places.

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Indoor workplaces and meeting rooms with relatively fixed personnel, etc.

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When large-scale meetings or events are held with a wide range of participants and high mobility, but with clear prevention and control requirements such as nucleic acid testing or antigen testing, and health monitoring.

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For specific personnel who regularly undergo nucleic acid testing or antigen testing, health monitoring, such as performers at celebration events, members of the guard of honor, etc., when participating in large-scale events.

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For people who are exercising, wearing a mask may cause breathing difficulties.

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Infants and children aged 3 years and below.

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During the period when teachers and students are in school.

Mask selection

It is recommended that people infected with the new coronavirus and those suspected of being infected wear N95 or KN95 particulate protection masks or above (without breathing valves). Other people are advised to wear disposable medical masks or medical surgical masks and should pay attention to replacing masks in a timely manner.

Source: National Center for Disease Control and Prevention, News Night Flight, Fuzhou CDC, Jimu News, Wuhan News, Youth Hubei