Turkmen Health Ministry urges citizens to wear face masks

AKIPRESS.COM - The Information Center of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan recommended using personal protective equipment for the upper respiratory tract, Turkmen media reports. According to the Ministry's Information Center, in order to prevent the negative effect of weather on the human body in the summer, it is necessary to constantly consult with a family doctor to strengthen preventive measures.
"Everyone is strongly advised to use personal protective equipment of the upper respiratory tract - medical masks in order to reduce the natural-exogenous effects due to a possible increase in dust and, therefore, pathogenic substances in the air," the statement said.
The statement also notes the need to maintain a safe distance from each other, at least 1 meter, and observe the rules of personal and public hygiene.