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The Academy of Medicine again recommends wearing a mask in closed places, but this time to fight against the epidemic of influenza and bronchiolitis which affects children. Should the mask become a tool to fight against seasonal diseases?
At rush hour, rare are the users to travel with the mask in the trains of the Lyon metro (Rhône). Failing to be mandatory, its port and recommended, but opinions are divided. “If necessary yes, but it’s true that if we can do without it, it’s not so bad“, admits a traveler. “Today, it’s more pleasant to travel without a mask, but at some point if it’s to avoid finding situations identical to the previous ones, why not?“, continued another.
Wearing a mask recommended in enclosed spaces
As winter approaches, the Academy of Medicine deems wearing a mask necessary because of the 8th wave of Cobviously, but also of the outbreak of bronchiolitis in children. The recommendation applies to public transport or closed spaces open to the public. At the Halles de Lyon (Rhône-Alpes), some do not hesitate to wear it when they feel that there are too many people.
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