The Use of Face Masks Recommended by NCDC for COVID-19 Prevention
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a recommendation for the use of face masks by individuals without respiratory symptoms.
The recommendation can be found in the NCDC’s 'Advisory on the Use of Masks by Members of the Public Without Respiratory Symptoms' document, which was released on Tuesday, April 14.
According to the agency, face masks can serve as an "additional layer" in the fight against COVID-19 in the country, although their use is not mandatory. It has advised older individuals with pre-existing conditions and those visiting crowded places, such as markets, to wear face masks.
Below are the five recommendations provided by the NCDC regarding the use of face masks in the country:
1. Wearing face mas...