"August 7-14 has been declared World Mask Week at the initiative of the World Health Organization and more than 40 partners. The goal of this week is to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by encouraging more people around the world to use masks. ”
The statement came from WHO Representative in Azerbaijan Hande Harmanci, Gadin.Net reports.
He said that given the growing number of cases of the virus in the world, the continued use of masks in society is important to prevent the spread of the pandemic: "Where vaccines and other treatments against COVID-19 are not available, masks are the best available to protect against the virus. is one of the best tools. At the same time, by using the mask, we show our solidarity with other people in the world. "As in our 'Clean Hands' and 'Stay at Home, Stay Healthy' campaigns, the aim is to remind people that it is everyone's responsibility to break the chain of transmission."
According to Harmanci, the World Health Organization has launched a new #MaskaTax campaign this week, encouraging people to take pictures and videos using masks and share them: “Masks alone do not prevent COVID-19 infection. In addition to using a mask, maintain physical distance, wash your hands frequently, stay away from crowded places, and follow respiratory hygiene. That way, you can protect yourself and others. ”