The Mississippi State Department of Health issued the following statement.
Given
the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, and the
increased risk of exposure to both the healthcare provider and the
patient, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) now
recommends that healthcare workers wear a face covering
(either manufactured or appropriate cloth mask) throughout the workday.
This
recommendation applies to healthcare professionals working in clinical
care
areas, even if they do not come into direct contact with patients.
Cloth masks are preferred in non-patient care settings in hospitals and
clinics. Cloth masks should be laundered daily under the guidance of the
healthcare facility.
When
caring for patients with possible COVID-19 symptoms, MSDH strongly
recommend
strict compliance with CDC infection control guidance. Personal
protective equipment (PPE) is still a critically vulnerable resource.
Hygienic measures to reuse or recycle PPE should be taken when possible.
All masks should be replaced at a frequency determined by the healthcare facility.
Additionally,
MSDH recommends that all Mississippi residents wear locally produced
(non-medical grade masks) or homemade cloth masks when leaving the home
to perform essential functions such as grocery shopping or filling
prescriptions. This DOES NOT include manufactured (surgical) or N95
masks, which should be reserved for healthcare workers
and first responders. This additional safety measure is especially
important in areas where proper social distancing is difficult to
maintain, such as grocery stores or other areas where essential supplies
are obtained.
The best protection is staying home when possible and limiting travel outside the
home. Obtain essential services as infrequently as possible, and when doing so always maintain a distance of at least six feet.
Furthermore,
MSDH recommends that essential commercial operations, such as grocery
stores, pharmacies, and convenience stores, take every measure to
ensure social distancing and proper hand hygiene. Customers should have
ready access to hand sanitizer. All shopping carts should be sanitized
between uses. Every effort should be made to prevent
crowding within stores including in the aisles, outside the store, and
at checkout. Again, patrons should always maintain a distance of at
least six feet from one another.
For more information on the latest guidance and case updates, download the free MS Ready mobile
app or visit the MSDH website at www.HealthyMS.com/covid-19.
26 comments:
Why now but not back on March 1?
"Why now but not back on March 1?
April 6, 2020 at 8:48 PM"
Lots of people were sure the earth was flat and you could avoid the plague with some pretty, er, "strange" things. You live (hopefully), you learn (hopefully). WEAR THE GODDAMNED MASKS!
Don't wear masks cause...they do more harm than good ! Err wait no...Donate your masks to the healthcare system ! Oops redoux.... wear you masks you fools ! And these are the nimrods that we depend on to keep us healthy.
Nooooo......
Kingfish, I'm grateful that you approved all of my comments ranting about why we should all wear masks. I feel like Jackson Jambalaya, combined with the federal recommendation, made this finally happen. Of course they will never admit to your influence.
#Truth2Power
I’m sorry but Sunday on Face the Nation Dr Fauci was asked point blank if he wore a mask. His answer, no. Although he did say he would if he was forced to be in a crowd. I’ll just do what he’s doing.
So where can one find said masks ?
I might take such panic a bit more serious if the same folks had been screaming "Wear a Condom " for the last fifty years.
Question....N95 Masks/Respirators are designed to filter out 95% of particles. What is the Smallest particle they are rated to stop?
Question...What is the Smallest size COVID-19 has been found in (Airborne Aerosol)? There are a couple of studies that have been published that give this.
Prior to this, N95 and P100 (oil resistant) were commonly used by commercial painters and drywall finishers.
2 days ago, 1 set of P100, 3M 2091 filters for the 3M 7000 series 1/2 face reusable Respirator sold for $53.00. Prior to this, you could buy 1 set in bulk 100 packs for about $6.00 each, or 300.00 per 100 pieces.
Look out in your storage room for masks. That's where I found a box of them...held over from yard mowing one spring when pollen was extremely high and the lawnmowers were kicking up tons of dust in the dry month.
@10:57,
The press release contains instructions on how to make a mask. And there are hundreds of tutorials online. It is on you to take care of yourself. Not the responsibility of anyone else. Be it a government or retailer.
Some of you numbskulls still don't get it. Wearing the mask isn't just out of fear. If everyone is wearing a mask then the spreading is reduced exponentially. If mask wearing was adopted months ago then the shutdown wouldn't have been necessary.
It takes days to show any symptoms if you have Covid-19. If you wear a mask in public then you reduce the spread. It isn't a difficult concept. Why do you rednecks fight this so hard?
First they told us medical grade masks would not do any good for everyday people (a lie!) and now they are telling us a homemade cloth mask will help (another lie).
Well, a homemade cloth mask will keep your fingers out of your mouth and nose, but that's about it.
The good news is that this level of panic and naivety probably marks the bottom. I'll go ahead and call it. April 7 marks the bottom.
WOW.....seems like common sense to me.
Respiratory infections....mask or no mask? Let's review.
All a mask would do is delay the inevitable. Given everything we touch, what would be the point?
People without masks should be denied entry to all buildings, public transport, and outdoor venues.
Known anti-maskers should be denied medical care due to gross personal negligence.
Anti-maskers should be denied stimulus from the CARES Act.
@11:54. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still no to masks.
A mask doesn't really help. They want people to wear a mask while in public to help you reduce touching your face, mouth and eyes. It sort of works as a reminder. Most of you won't take the time to watch this video made by a doctor working the front lines in NY, but he explains it all. Just use common sense and quit living in fear.
https://youtu.be/IBC3G0e3YVQ
I vote to have people like @1:36 PM restrained and muzzled like a dog.
People need to understand the goal is to "Slow the spread" not "stop the virus".
We are simply trying to prevent the medical system from being overwhelmed with cases.
Slow the spread, stop being so holier than thou as if you're smarter or care more than other people, you don't. You are just dumber and holier than thou
@1:52 PM, it's not that I don't have time. I just can't take seriously, the opinion of someone incapable of creating a Hyperlink which is the most basic form of coding.
There is a phone number where you can report people who are violating the orders. 1800-462-6294
It's easier to remember 1800-Ima-Nazi
" The press release contains instructions on how to make a mask. And there are hundreds of tutorials online. It is on you to take care of yourself. Not the responsibility of anyone else. Be it a government or retailer. "
Thanks 5:57. I feel so much informed because of your advice.
There are also hundreds of tutorials about how to prepare Chateaubriand along with Baked Alaska.
And BTW, I'm probably more prepared to take care of myself than you.
@4:20
Says the loser with no masks or any clue where to buy them, lulz!
@2:41 PM You need to learn how to take care of yourself and stop relying on others and the government to do stuff for you. Learn how to copy/paste.
Looking for what sizes to use for children. If anybody has that info, I would appreciate.hypr mask
. They want people to wear a mask while in public to help you reduce touching your face, mouth and eyes. It sort of works as a reminder. Most of you won't take the time to watch this video made by a doctor working the front lines in NY, but he explains it all. Just use common sense and quit living in fear. selling 3ply mask 50 pieces for lower than anyone online
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