Use of a face mask reinforces self-care

The Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre, as part of the strategy against COVID-19, attended on Monday an operation to deliver facial screens in the Paid Zone on May 5, in order to verify and supervise that Comply with Resolution 1428 that regulates the mandatory use of the face shield in public transportation throughout the country.

"In coordination with MiBus, Health Promotion personnel, we supervise compliance with Resolution 1428 issued by the General Directorate of Public Health of MINSA, which makes the use of a mask or face shield mandatory to board public transport," said the minister. Sucre who gave masks to users.

Sucre also reported that the sanctions for non-compliance with this provision will depend on the health centers in coordination with the justices of the peace in the area where the person is found to be in violation of this new rule.

“We are obtaining figures that encourage us to continue working harder and harder, let's not forget that we are experiencing a pandemic and we have two sister countries that are having great difficulties with the virus. We have not won the battle if we lower our guard and neglect biosecurity measures, the virus will gain ground, "Sucre said.

The measure is at the national level and also applies to selective transport (taxis), said Sucre, who added that the ministry in charge will be vigilant that the norm is complied with, since the use of the face mask reinforces self-care and does not supplant the use of the mask.

He also recalled that it is important not to lower your guard and try not to speak while using the public passenger system.