MoPH advice’s on the use of masks only under certain conditions | How to safely use a mask

MoPH advice’s on the use of masks only under certain conditions | How to safely use a mask

The Ministry of Public Health does not advise healthy people to routinely wear a mask to reduce their risk of COVID-19. However, it is advised to wear a mask under certain conditions.

If you are sick, with respiratory symptoms like coughing or sneezing wear a mask:

• While staying at home, especially around family members, and seek medical help by calling the COVID-19 hotline 16000
• If you are in transit to the hospital
• If you entered a waiting area in a clinic or hospital

If you are not sick, with respiratory symptoms like coughing or sneezing, wear a mask (ONLY IF)

• You are in any of the following high-risk groups and had to go out for a necessity:

– People diagnosed with a chronic disease (such as diabetes, chronic renal disease, chronic heart disease, Chronic lung disease, cancer, immune compromising condition) or if you are taking medications that lower your immunity

– Older adult (55 years or older)

–  Pregnant or breastfeeding

• You are a care giver or sharing living space with a person suspected to have contacted COVID-19
• You are the caregiver or sharing the same living space with someone who sufferers from a chronic condition
• You are required to interact closely with other people in your workplace, such as customers or visitors
• If, for necessity you need to use public transportation or while riding a car with several other people
• If, for necessity, you need to enter a public or crowded place
• You live or work in a locked down area or share a room with others

How to safely use a mask?

1- ADVICE ON THE USE OF MASKS
2- HOW TO SAFELY USE A MASK ?#YourSafetyIsMySafety
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— وزارة الصحة العامة (@MOPHQatar) April 13, 2020

16000 will also continue to provide a 24/7 call centre service for all enquiries in relation to the COVID-19. 

Source: MOPHQatar (cover image used is just for representation)

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