Q&A: Masks and COVID-19 https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-on-covid-19-and-masks
Extracts from the official site of WHO about the use of masks Date/Time: 21st August 2020, 18:13
What is WHO’s view on masks?
WHO recommends the following groups use MEDICAL MASKS.
- Health workers
- Anyone with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, including people with mild symptoms
- People caring for suspect or confirmed cases of COVID-19 outside of health facilities
- People aged 60 or over
- People of any age with underlying health conditions
Does WHO advise the use of non-medical, fabric masks in the general public?
WHO recommends that people always consult local authorities on recommended practices in their area.
governments should encourage the general public to wear a fabric mask
What is WHO recommending to countries that are considering the use of masks for the general public?
There are potential risks and disadvantages that should be taken into account in any decision-making process on the use of masks:
Non-medical or fabric masks could increase potential for COVID-19 to infect a person if the mask is contaminated by dirty hands and touched often, or kept on other parts of the face or head and then placed back over the mouth and nose
Depending on the type of mask used,
- could cause difficulty in breathing
- They can lead to facial skin breakdown
- They can lead to difficulty with communicating clearly
- They can be uncomfortable to wear
- It is possible that mask use, with unclear benefits, could create a false sense of security in the wearer, leading to diminished practice of recognized beneficial preventive measures such as physical distancing and hand hygiene.
Does WHO recommend the use of fabric masks for the general public?
At the present time, the widespread use of masks everywhere is not supported by high-quality scientific evidence, and there are potential benefits and harms to consider.
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Does WHO recommend the use of fabric masks for the general public? At the present time, the widespread use of masks everywhere is not supported by high-quality scientific evidence, and there are potential benefits and harms to consider.