In the fight against the coronavirus, the only mistake at the moment would be not wearing a mask. The comment is made by George Gao, Director General of the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
George Gao, in an interview published by the newspaper Le Monde, says that the great mistake made in the United States and Europe is the lack of masks in the population.
“This virus is transmitted through respiratory droplets from person to person. ” He says. “The droplets play a very important role, which is why the mask is necessary. Just talking can transmit the virus. “He explains. “Many affected individuals are still symptom-free. With a mask, you can prevent the droplets from escaping and infecting others. “He emphasizes.
China also makes extensive use of thermometers at the entrance to places where people meet. The widespread taking of temperatures makes it possible not to let anyone with a fever enter.
Now that the situation is becoming stable in China, efforts are being made to find a drug and a vaccine. During this month of April, the first clinical trials will be launched.
Gérard Rugambwa
