Stay at least 1 meter away from people, especially if they have a cough, runny nose, and fever. When you are indoors, you must maintain additional distance. The more distance you stay, the safer.
Get in the habit of wearing a mask in crowded places.The basic rules for wearing masks are presented below:
• Perform hand hygiene before putting on or taking off the mask.
• Put on the mask so that it covers your nose, mouth and chin.
Below you will find information on which type of mask is suitable for different situations, depending on the risk of contracting the virus in your area of residence, location or occupation.
• In case you do not belong to one of the risk groups, wear a cloth mask. This is especially important when it is impossible to maintain a safe distance, in particular in closed and poorly ventilated crowded places.
• Use a medical / surgical mask in the following cases:
you are over 60 years old;
you suffer from chronic diseases;
you feel unwell; and / or
you are caring for an ill family member.
• Detailed recommendations for the public are presented in the section “Frequently asked questions”, as well as in our videos (in English). In addition, a separate Q&A section has been prepared regarding the use of masks by children.
• Face masks are essential personal protective equipment for healthcare professionals caring for patients with suspected COVID-19 or probable or confirmed diagnosis. Carefully sized respirators (such as FFP2, FFP3, N95, N99) must be worn when performing aerosol-generating procedures.
• Scientific background on how COVID 19 is infected and how the human body responds is presented in this interview.