Use of mask in health care ends March 21st

Tobi Hughes·
Madeira News

The use of a mask is no longer mandatory in health services and social solidarity institutions in Madeira from 00:00 on the 21st, reiterated this afternoon the President of the Regional Government.

Despite the easing of restrictions, Miguel Albuquerque says it is recommended to use it at certain times of the year to contain the spread of seasonal flu.

“It is very important to use a mask in health and solidarity institutions. Why? Because we greatly reduce the flu and some associated cases that have harmful effects such as pneumonia”, recommended the Chief Executive during the visit to Lar da Tabua where they are located. institutionalized several elderly people, a vulnerable group.

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2 Responses

  1. Over the past 3 years there has been considerable debate regarding the effectiveness or otherwise of face masks. Almost universally governments and official organisations have recommended and even mandated their use. At no time have I personally found any scientific support given for such use.
    However, a very recent publication by the Cochrane Library of a review of the scientific literature regarding face masks – “Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses “ – found that the wearing of masks of whatever grade had no effect on the transmission of respiratory viruses. In other words, masks are useless.

  2. From the Cochrane Library article.

    “The results of this review should be interpreted cautiously, and the uncertain findings should not be taken as evidence that these measures are not effective. Most of the trials looked at the effects of measures like face masks and hand washing on their own, however no single measure alone will be enough to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Public health decision makers need to consider all of the available evidence and are likely to act on uncertain evidence if the intervention has the potential to protect the health of large populations and it is unlikely to lead to very serious harm.”

    “Key messages

    We are uncertain whether wearing masks or N95/P2 respirators helps to slow the spread of respiratory viruses.

    Hand hygiene programmes may help to slow the spread of respiratory viruses.”
    Seems like fence sitting to me.

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