How effective is wearing masks to protect against getting the flu

Virologist Petr Chumakov commented on the effectiveness of wearing masks as a means of preventing influenza infection.

In the coming winter season, Russians are being attacked by swine flu, and citizens are strongly advised to wear masks in public places to reduce the possible risks of infection with it.. About how this measure can really be useful in terms of protecting against infection with the flu, said in an interview with Ura. ru Academician Chumakov.

The scientist said: masks for the prevention of influenza are “quite effective”, as doctors were able to verify in previous years when COVID-19 raged.

The head of the Russian Ministry of Health contradicts WHO recommendations “When everyone wore masks, there was practically no flu.

There was no seasonal rise in influenza, which usually happens in December, January, February, against this background,"

The virologist noted that the outbreak of influenza in the Russian Federation is likely to be very strong. During the two “covid” years, there was no mass incidence of it in the country - this affected the decrease in herd immunity.

Medical masks do not protect against viruses "

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