The use of masks in health facilities is optional again after two months in Uberaba. | mining triangle

The use of masks in sanitary settings, after two months of being mandatory, is again optional in Uberaba. The decision was made by City Hall, under the direction of the Covid Technical Committee, and published in Friday’s (17) spokesperson’s edition.

According to the Director of Health Surveillance at the Ministry of Health, Mateus Asumpasao, the The decision was based on the declining disease numbers in the city.

After conducting a comprehensive assessment of the epidemiological indicators of the municipality, taking into account the weeks of stability and the decrease in epidemiological indicators, and therefore, there is a margin of safety in reviewing the response measures, the technical committee discussed the use of a mask with regard to health service users and professionals.“.

The use of a protective mask remains mandatory for health professionals, Based on the recommendations of the Ministries of Labor and Health.

City Hall also recommends the use of the item in cases of flu-like illnesses, as per current health recommendations.

At that time, the Director of Health Surveillance announced it “The measure is preventive, given that the situation is under control, thanks to data such as the vaccination rate in the local population.”