O B S: Stop using masks if you are not sick, doctors need more

There is no specific evidence to suggest that putting the mask out of the mass population has any potential benefits. In fact, some evidence suggests otherwise. Many people do not know how to put it properly”, Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of WHO's health emergencies programme, at a news conference Monday in Geneva, Switzerland.

There is also the issue that we have a massive global shortage of masks and other medical equipment. At present, people most endangered by this virus are health workers who are exposed to the virus every second of the day. The thought of those who don't have masks is terrible”, Ryan said.

Dr. Maria Van Carkhov, an epidemiologist of infectious disease with O The BSH also said at Monday's conference that it gives doctors priority to use masks.

We give priority to the use of masks for those most in need, who are health care workers. In the community, we don't recommend the use of masks unless you're alone sick of”.

“We recommend that masks be used by people who are sick at home and those who care for the sick”, the doctor said.

World Health Organisation officials warned at a media conference last week that there is a global <x0-minage significant <x0mage” of medical supplies, including personal safety equipment for doctors.

“Bota is facing a significant lack of medical equipment for our workers, including masks, gloves, dress and facial masks, and the protection of our healthcare workers should be the top priority”, Van Kerkovo said last week.