Kerala reports 1801 new Covid cases, govt issues guidelines for using masks
Most of the results sent for genomic sequencing have been found to be Omicron.
Most of the results sent for genomic sequencing have been found to be Omicron.
A circular issued by ADG ( Law and Order) Prashant Kumar here, said that it is mandatory for all policemen to wear masks and to use sanitisers.
The government, however, advised the public to continue wearing masks in crowded public places.
The district administration has been directed to implement the decisions which were taken in the DDMA's meeting held in April.
They are available in all colours, and a massive trade survives on their sale. As heat waves blow through the city, masks remain in use, saving one from hot and dusty winds.
A good quality BIS approved FFP2 mask, such as Savlon, has a splash resistant outer layer, a sweat or moisture resistant inner layer, and one or more electrostatically charged melt-blown filter layers, which is akin to a N95 mask.
In spite of having Omicron threat, the trend of mask usage is declining.
"Prolonged mask wearing can be associated with certain problems -- the most common being headaches, dehydration, acne and difficulty in breathing," Radhika Banka, Consultant Pulmonologist at P.D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC, Mumbai, told IANS.
"The difference of 10 percentage points (between the latter two averages) is statistically significant. This benefit applies to more than just comprehension: the participants also felt more self-confident and were able to follow what was said with less effort when the see-through mask was used,"
The data showed people who wear masks are also those who tend to reduce their mobility.
