How should I wear a mask to deal with respiratory infectious diseases?The latest guidelines from the

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Recently, the National Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention issued a notice on the issuance of guidelines for the prevention of respiratory infectious diseases (2023 edition) for the public. The full text of the guidelines is as follows

The National Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention issued a notice on the prevention of respiratory infectious diseases

Notice of Guidelines on Wearing Masks by the Public (2023 Edition).

Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism Anti-Fa 2023 No. 4.

The joint prevention and control mechanism (leading group and headquarters) of all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, *all member units of the joint prevention and control mechanism:

In order to further do a good job in the prevention and control of various respiratory infectious diseases such as new crown and influenza, and guide the public to wear masks scientifically, the epidemic prevention and control group of the joint prevention and control mechanism has formulated the "Guidelines for the Prevention of Respiratory Infectious Diseases and Public Wearing Masks (2023 Edition)". It is hereby issued to you, and you are requested to seriously organize and implement it.

**Epidemic Prevention and Control Group of the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism (Seal of the National Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention).

December 8, 2023.

Form of information disclosure: voluntary disclosure).

Guidelines on Wearing Masks for the Prevention of Respiratory Infectious Diseases

(2023 edition).

Common pathogens of respiratory infectious diseases include new coronavirus, influenza virus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, respiratory syncytial virus, etc., which are mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets, inhalation of aerosols with pathogens, or close contact. Scientific wearing of masks is an effective measure to prevent respiratory infectious diseases. These guidelines are formulated to guide the public to wear masks scientifically and effectively protect public health. 1.Novel coronavirus infection, influenza, Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, respiratory syncytial virus infection, etcInfected with respiratory infectionsGo to indoor public places or get in close contact with othersThe distance is less than 1 meterthe same hereinafter). 2.appearedFever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigueWhen people with symptoms of respiratory infections go to indoor public places or come into close contact with others. 3.When going to a medical institution for medical treatment, escort, escort, or visit. 4.During the period of high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases, when outsiders enter places where vulnerable groups such as elderly care institutions, social welfare institutions, and childcare institutions are concentrated. 5.During the period of high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases, public service personnel such as medical care, catering, cleaning, and security in key institutions such as elderly care institutions, social welfare institutions, childcare institutions, and schools work. 1.During the high incidence of respiratory infections, rideAirplanes, trains, coaches, ships, subways, busesWhen waiting for public transport. 2.During the high incidence of respiratory infections, enterSupermarkets, theaters, passenger terminals, van elevatorsand other places with closed environments and dense crowds. 3.During the period of high incidence of respiratory infections, the elderly, people with chronic underlying diseases, pregnant women, etc., go to indoor public places. 4.During studying, living, or working with a person with symptoms Xi of a respiratory infectious disease. 1.When doing physical activity. 2.When you are in an outdoor place such as an open-air plaza or park. 3.Infants and toddlers aged 3 years and under. 1.Patients with respiratory infectious diseasesorThose with symptoms of respiratory tract infectionsRecommended wearN95 or KN95and other particulate protective masks (without breathing valves) orMedical protective masksOther personnelRecommended wearDisposable medical masksorSurgical masks。2.It is recommended for children with respiratory infections or those with symptoms of respiratory infectionsProtective masks for childrenIt is recommended for other childrenHygiene masks for children。3.Mask products should comply with relevant national standards or industry standards. 1.Individuals can choose whether to wear masks according to their own health conditions and needs, and pay attention to changing them in time. 2.Patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunctionMasks should be worn under the guidance of a doctor. 3.Local disease control departments should promptly and dynamically release the epidemic situation of local respiratory infectious diseases, and remind the public to wear masks scientifically. This guideline will be dynamically optimized and adjusted according to the needs of the prevention and control of respiratory infectious diseases. All localities and departments may formulate local and industry-specific mask guidelines based on local and industry conditions.

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Editor丨Gansu Provincial Health Publicity and Education Center.

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