Europe Faces Triple Threat of Respiratory Diseases, Spain Reinstates Mask Mandate
European countries are facing multiple threats of respiratory diseases, including traditional influenza, variants of COVID-19, and emerging viruses. In this critical situation, the Spanish government announced the reintroduction of the mask order to effectively control the spread of the disease.
Influenza, new coronary pneumonia and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other viruses are threatening Europe, so that the number of patients has increased dramatically, the pressure on health care resources are under pressure, Spain has already been part of the region to restore the mandatory requirement of masks in health care institutions, the government is also considering the extension of this requirement to the national level. In addition, the rate of respiratory infections and hospitalizations for influenza in intensive care units in countries such as Italy and Portugal have reached record highs.
European countries have recently reported a surge in respiratory illnesses, most notably in Spain. According to data released by the Spanish Ministry of Health, the healthcare system is facing serious challenges due to the simultaneous outbreaks of traditional influenza, the COVID-19 variant and a new respiratory virus in the country. In response to this situation, the Spanish government announced on January 10th that it was reintroducing the mask order, which requires people to wear masks in public places, transportation and indoor spaces. The purpose of this measure is to slow down the spread of the virus, protect public health and reduce the pressure on the healthcare system.
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