The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its guidance on facemasks amid the coronavirus pandemic. WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, listed new precautions on Friday at virtual news conference. WHO announced that non-medical fabric masks must have at least three layers of different materials. The UN agency reminded that face masks must still be used
WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, listed new precautions on Friday at virtual news conference.The UN agency reminded that face masks must still be used in crowded situations even in areas where lockdown have been eased.
Ghebreyesus urged governments to encourage the general public “to wear masks where there is widespread transmission and physical distancing is difficult”.
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