WHO updates guidance to say everyone should wear face masks in public 'where transmission risk'

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WHO now says everyone should wear face masks in public

In its new guidance, prompted by evidence from studies conducted in recent weeks, the WHO stressed that face masks were only one of a range of tools that can reduce the risk of viral transmission, and should not give a false sense of protection.

 

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MiloWh007 A bit f****** late now isn't it after months of saying it isn't necessary when common sense and available data showed it likely to be effective. USELESS. Defund

Isn't it ironic...

Reasons why the change of advice: 1. There weren't enough masks for medics, so WHO did not want to promote their use for public. 2. A lot of people won't use masks properly & therefore they won't be as effective as they should be. BUT - they are our best hope til we get a vaccine

No.

Been doing that in Germany more or less for the last 2 months.

No need of mask for lay public ....? Anyone remember?

About 4 months too late....

Britain is now a China state!

IsuphJt Who said it ?

Now situations are improving for many countries and WHO gave out such advice. What’s the point?

WHO has lost public trust some time ago

And who is going to fund this?

Oh dear.

DUH!!

peterharris567 WHO knew?.....sorry just couldn’t resist! 😏☺️

As the alleged global experts, why this pish now 6 months after the beginning!!!!!

Well of course strongman Trump won't because he won't do what WHO recommends, this has a good side! Ole boys GOP conference! Shake hands, hug, kiss the cheek, mingle maskless , bigger crowds the better. A kamakazi covid here may be the silver lining for the US.

Snapchat had face mask filters a year ago. I thought it was odd

Don’t get fooled again

The WHO is so corrupt. Flip flopping, indecisiveness have killed thousands! DrTedros is also in bed with China!

I'm certain that every one should of been advised months ago Our government is an abomination

I don't really know about Face-masks, but what I know is that some of these spoke-persons for the 'WHO' should perhaps be wearing a Zip across their mouths, they have been so confusing during all this Covid-19 catastrophe, and they haven't been much help either in any way!

Oh...are you kidding me ?

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂okay then.

As COVID19 is found in water droplets released from our mouths, it’s about time. As for those who “won’t wear a mask”, please explain the rationale? In Asian countries it’s common, and here in Taiwan is mandatory and we have had 442 cases (52 domestic), and never shut down.

Don't ask me.

Should i buy mine in McDonald's, Wetherspoons or my local primary school?

GregAbbott_TX 👀

F them

The Chinese WHO, and the masks are made in...... China. Ok, I see now $$$$$$$$$$$

Then they will change there mind again and say they dont work after all. Why do some people see that they are just messing people around, probably checking out there boundaries

WHO change their minds again.

ffs this is reason every1 is getting despondent about advice. if you leave up to scientists covid19 or not we would never step outside of our houses and this kind of stuff just doesnt help. its frickin obvious a 3 year old could tell you this 3 months ago someone moderate this

My wife wants me to wear one in the bedroom... is that for health reasons? RickyGervais is her doctor. Please prescribe something.

In any case this is good news

This is very logical. Now that there are less infections is the time for everyone to wear a facemask. Wondering whatvthe next advice will be and ......how managers are going to justify with a straight face the change to the employees previously stigmatised because they wanted one

( 1 /2 ). The same WHO that praised China for containing the virus but were then caught out slagging them off for being secretive with the lack of information? We expect Global organisations and Countries to be Honest and open when the shit hits the fan.....

OMG.. Everyone should have just done what they thought would be best to do from the onset and have been better off. WHO needs them?

They has too many now and must be selled , is it right? 😄

Do they use the internet explorer at the WHO or how is this late advice possible

Won't be wearing one unless they make it mandatory.

Is this not a bit like trying to close the barn door after the horse has left the stable?

My generation.....

They don't protect, but they do bring down the rate of infection, so in the end, they do protect after all.

It’s like no one has been hearing me say this for months

Wow, thx for the notice which is late for 6 months !!!!!!!!!

I won’t be wearing a face mask.

Is this the same WHO that just a few weeks ago was saying they were ineffective?!

Still getting some strange looks when I wear mine round our local Co-op.

Beware, these guys always know what they’re doing.

Do you see me shitting in my pants? I thought you didn`t.

Levateje er vino, i would say.

Well let’s hope they Handing them Out like other European Countries 😎

Who knew.

You mean Bill Gates? LOL

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