Today it was published in the Official State Gazette Order regulating the mandatory use of a mask when it is not possible to maintain the interpersonal distance of two meters.
People aged six and over must wear it when this circumstance occurs on public roads, in open spaces and in any enclosed space for public use or that is open to the public.
The Order points out that it is also recommended for children between 3 and 5 years old and that hygienic and surgical masks should preferably be used, that cover the nose and mouth.
Its use will not be required for people who have any type of respiratory difficulty that could be aggravated by its use, those who have duly justified health reasons or those who, due to their situation of disability or dependency, have behavioral changes that make it unfeasible.
Furthermore, the text indicates that it will not be required in the development of activities in which it is incompatible (for example, eating and drinking), if there is a cause of force majeure or situation of necessity.
How to use the masks that were distributed to neighbors
From the City Council of A Pobra do Brollón, we are distributing masks to all residents of the municipality, including masks adapted for children. If any resident has not received a mask, please contact the City Council. to be able to make the delivery as soon as possible.
The masks distributed are three-layer surgical masks, with a useful life of 12 hours (not necessarily consecutive). They are not reusable, but we are informed that their use can be extended by disinfecting them using one of these three methods:
- Spraying them with alcohol (without soaking the mask; like an expensive perfume)
- In the microwave: approximately 1 minute (depending on the microwave) on medium power. It is advisable to start with half a minute to avoid burning it.
- Leaving the mask unused for 48 hours (2 days)
Distributed masks are NOT washable.
