Faced with winter viruses, the National Academy of Medicine made certain recommendations in a press release, in particular on the return to wearing a mask.
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DIn transport, faced with people coughing and sniffling, many people apply the precautionary principle and put on the mask. The goal ? Avoid catching Covid-19 or a seasonal virus like the flu or even gastro. Wearing a mask is even a recommendation from health professionals in enclosed public spaces.
If the health situation does not require mandatory measures (the incidence rate of Covid-19 being 302 cases per 100,000 inhabitants – down –, according to the latest weekly report from Public Health France), the National Academy of medicine recommended Wednesday, November 2, in a press release, the wearing of an FFP2 mask for fragile and vulnerable people, as well as the wearing of a surgical type mask for anyone in health facilities and public transport in rush hours.
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The National Academy of Medicine also recommends “the systematic use of hydroalcoholic gel in places open to the public”. In addition, the organization recalls that, during the first winter under coronavirus, for the 2020-2021 season, there was no Covid-19 and flu co-epidemic, thanks to the strict application of barrier gestures. In the winter of 2021-2022, on the other hand, influenza viruses made their comeback and “many cases of influenza + Covid-19 co-infection were notified worldwide”. And to insist: “These co-infections are significantly associated with an increased risk of death. »
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By making these recommendations before the harsh winter period, and when the first colds appear, the National Academy of Medicine hopes to limit the spread of both Covid-19 and influenza viruses.