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PPE for Gardai

Capri · 2020-04-07 08:21:58

I'm finding it strange that the Gardai are about the only police force that are not wearing protective masks, considering that a few of them could be carriers , because so many are married to HCWs (who seem to be getting disproportionately infected for whatever reason ). I heard the DC saying they were following the advice…

07-04-2020 9:21am

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I'm finding it strange that the Gardai are about the only police force that are not wearing protective masks, considering that a few of them could be carriers , because so many are married to HCWs (who seem to be getting disproportionately infected for whatever reason ). I heard the DC saying they were following the advice of the HSE/WHO, but maybe these organisations are a bit slow to issue advice (BBC News '....New research suggests that face masks may offer more protection against coronavirus infection than previously thought. It suggests that coughs and sneezes may be projected much further than scientists had thought possible. The World Health Organisation is considering whether to update its guidance on face masks...' ) https://www.euronews.com/2020/03/22/covid-19-italy-slows-industrial-production-as-lombardy-toughens-lockdown-rules

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