The French government has warned that cloth face masks may not protect people from the new Corona virus variants, and according to a report by the British newspaper “Daily Mail” with confirmation of the presence of two new strains of Coronavirus, from the United Kingdom and South Africa, in France, the government has begun to amend its guidelines regarding Wearing masks.
Although it has not been officially published, the Health Advisory Council is in FranceHigh Council of Public Health , He said homemade cloth masks might not be the safest option, instead, so people should commit to wearing professionally made masks like disposable surgical masks.
Didier Libeletier, co-chair of the French Coronavirus Working Group, said when it comes to penetrating some new variables that are more contagious, the question arises about which type of masks are we recommend to the general public, explaining that while people prefer cloth masks because they can be reused, they It does not guarantee an adequate level of protection against novel coronavirus variants.
One of the main problems identified with the homemade fabric masks is that they have not been formally examined, and therefore the level of protection may vary according to the fabric, thickness and craftsmanship used, and at the present time the new guidelines for fabric masks are advice and not a rule in France..
However, face coverings are currently mandatory in all indoor public places in France, as well as on the streets of some 400 towns and cities.
The French government said that only face masks that cover the entire nose and mouth should be worn, and people who wear masks incorrectly or not at all will be subject to a fine of 135 euros, and the types of masks that the public are advised to use are divided into two different categories, Category 1 masks are those that It filters 90% of particles and includes disposable surgical masks and filter masks FFP2 A specific fabric meets the required specifications, while Class 2 masks are those that filter 70% of particles and the public was advised to wear them last spring..
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