You DON'T need masks to stay safe from coronavirus: UAE ministry

Dubai - Face masks are generally believed to be the first line of defence against the Covid-19 outbreak. However, that's not really true.

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The Ministry of Health and Prevention posted a video on Twitter explaining the disadvantages of the masks.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention posted a video on Twitter explaining the disadvantages of the masks.
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Sunday explained why the general public shouldn’t wear them.
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Sunday explained why the general public shouldn’t wear them.
Non-medical professionals wearing the masks run the risk of infecting themselves with a flu, a top official explained. “Every time you touch an infected surface and then you touch the mask which is on your face, you increase the chances of infecting yourself,” said Dr Hend Al Awadhi, Head of Health Promotion and Education Section at the DHA’s Public Health Protection Department.
Non-medical professionals wearing the masks run the risk of infecting themselves with a flu, a top official explained. “Every time you touch an infected surface and then you touch the mask which is on your face, you increase the chances of infecting yourself,” said Dr Hend Al Awadhi, Head of Health Promotion and Education Section at the DHA’s Public Health Protection Department.
“Most people do not know how to wear the mask properly,” Dr Al Awadhi added.
“Most people do not know how to wear the mask properly,” Dr Al Awadhi added.

Published: Sun 1 Mar 2020, 3:29 PM

Last updated: Mon 2 Mar 2020, 1:25 AM

So, go on, ditch those masks and instead maintain a good hand hygiene protocol. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. If you don’t have access to soap and water, use a hand sanitiser.
So, go on, ditch those masks and instead maintain a good hand hygiene protocol. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. If you don’t have access to soap and water, use a hand sanitiser.

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