Hospitals in Puebla demand the mandatory use of face masks

by times news cr

2024-07-26 09:41:55

Given the increase in cases of Covid-19 in Pueblaseveral hospitals They have decided to return to use mandatory of face masks inside their facilities as a preventive measure to contain the spread of the virus.

In internal communications issued by some private hospitals such as the Angels and the Spanish Charityall medical and administrative staff are encouraged to wear face masks at all times while on the premises.

This measure seeks to strengthen the protection of health workers and patients in the current epidemiological situation.

For its part, in public hospitals such as the ISSSTEP e IMSS The mandatory use of these devices has also been implemented again to keep the transmission of the virus under control in spaces where the concentration of people is high and the risk of contagion may be greater.

Although there is still no decree for the return of the mandatory use of masks by the Government, Health authorities have reminded the importance of complying with the measures basic preventionsuch as the proper use of face masks, frequent hand washing with soap and water or disinfectant gel, and maintaining a safe distance in public and private spaces.

CALL TO STAY INFORMED

The population is urged to stay informed through official sources about the recommendations and protocols established to prevent the spread of the virus. Covid-19.

The Federal Ministry of Health The US Department of Health issued an alert regarding a significant increase in coronavirus cases in Mexico, linked to the rapid spread of new variants of the disease belonging to the omicron family and known for their high transmissibility.

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 29

As of epidemiological week 29, which covers July 14-20, there were nine active cases of Covid-19 in the state, so the behavior of the disease remains below the levels recorded last year in the same period, reported the Health Secretary.

2024-07-26 09:41:55

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