Gras Valenti P, Sánchez Payá J, Rodríguez Díaz JC, Llorens Soriano P, Merino Lucas E, Chico Sánchez P. [Positioning proposal on the recommendations for the use of masks in health centers after the cessation of the mandatory use in Spain].
Rev Esp Salud Publica 2024;
98:e202402001. [PMID:
38333916]
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Abstract
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the use of masks has been a fundamental pillar for controlling the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in different areas. Its mandatory nature has been regulated by different regulations, and its effectiveness in reducing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses has been strongly proven. In this regard, the beneficial impact stands out in healthcare centers where it has been shown to reduce the transmission of respiratory infections, both in patients and healthcare professionals. This document proposes recommendations for the use of masks in health centers at the current time when we find ourselves with an end to the mandatory use of masks in Spain. They are aimed at healthcare professionals, patients and companions/visitors and aim to protect them from acquiring acute respiratory infections as a result of the complex relationships established in the healthcare field.
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