“I see it, people are more careful, and it is preferable when you cough, to avoid contaminating others, or as a precaution for weak and sick people. »
Alain Delgutte, pharmacist in Nevers, confirms the return of the mask in public spaces at the end of the year. The pharmacist also notes “a few cases of covid, and this will increase with the end of year holidays. »
However, “vaccination against flu and covid is lower than in previous years. People have forgotten, because we no longer hear the litany of deaths, but there are still some. »
Returning viruses
If the mask is making a comeback, it nevertheless does not do so as much as the viruses, estimates Marie Halm-Bongard, pharmacist in Corbigny: “There has been an increase in the detection of Covid and flu for a week or two” she notices.
Compared to the number of symptomatic patients, we should see more people wearing masks.
And to recommend wearing a mask “from the moment you present symptoms: sore throat, runny nose, cough… With or without fever regarding covid”.
Pharmacies still offer vaccinations, particularly for frail and elderly people. “And it would be high time to do it for the flu” insists Marie Halm-Bongard, because the protective effect is not immediate…
Coronavirus
