World
WHO says masks continue to be a key tool against Covid-19.
Updated : Jan 17, 2023, 10:35 PM IST | Edited by : Prashant Tamta
Covid-19 news: Amid the Covid scare and the spread of new variants, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued fresh guidelines for the infected people.
For those who test positive for COVID-19 but do not have any signs or symptoms, WHO now suggests 5 days of isolation compared to 10 days previously. The world health body said that it has updated its guidelines on mask-wearing in community settings, COVID-19 treatments, and clinical management.
WHO has urged everyone to continue wearing masks and take the booster doses of vaccine in order to curb the spread of the virus.
Masks continue to be a key tool against Covid
WHO continues to recommend the use of masks irrespective of the local epidemiological situation. Previously, WHO recommendations were based on the epidemiological situation. Masks are recommended following recent exposure to COVID-19. WHO suggests wearing masks in the following situations:
Reduced isolation period for COVID-19 patients
READ | DNA verified: Babar Azam did not sext teammate's girlfriend, here's the truth
Treatment of Covid-19