The people’s paper ISSUE NO. 1829
23 - 29 July 2020
News
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MASKS RULE
THE argument about wearing face masks has been settled in the Valencian Community. Like it or not, neither residents nor visitors have a choice because wearing them is obligatory until further notice. As temperatures soar, wearing a face mask is an ordeal for the fit and healthy and although people with respiratory problems are excused, this is a Catch 22 situation as they are the most likely to end up in the ICU if they contract Covid-19. Valencia’s health authorities have at least announced that they need not be worn on terraces if there is no food on the table, on the beach, at swimming pools or in open country-
side when social distancing can be guaranteed. In addition, masks with valves are prohibited. Those questioning their effectiveness were silenced soon after the Valencia Region’s Health chief Ana Barcelo announced the decision to impose masks whether or not social distancing is viable. “Face masks are the only Covid-19 vaccine at present,” declared the regional gover nment’s vice-president Monica Oltra afterwards. And until that vaccine arrives, they are our sole protection.
MONICA OLTRA: Face masks currently the only coronavirus vaccine.