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The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment, in consultation with partners in the fight against the Covid-19 community spread, has been authorized to alert the Antigua and Barbuda public that all persons venturing into public spaces outside of their homes\u2014 including to gas stations, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, doctors\u2019 offices, bakeries and all other essential services\u2014will shortly be required to wear masks that cover their nostrils and their mouths.<\/p>

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The Ministry of Health and Wellness has taken into account developments in other countries and the views of experts suggesting that the wearing of masks appear to reduce the level of infections, in conjunction with social distancing, the washing of hands, practicing proper cough etiquette and the other hygienic practices at home and elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Eating healthy foods and exercising daily, even within limited spaces, are necessary means to staying well. Limiting Covid-19 community spread or \u201cflattening the curve\u201c is the controlling reason for the State of Emergency and the Curfew.<\/p>

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There is a recognition that sufficient masks may not yet be available to meet the demand of every household; supplies of masks for all front-line workers are sufficiently stocked and are being distributed to these workers.<\/p>

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Every effort to ramp-up production on-island and to import as many additional masks as can be accessed overseas\u2014given the global demand for the product\u2014will be pursued before the mandatory use can be implemented.<\/p>\n

Those who have masks, at this time, are encouraged to wear them, including cloth masks, handkerchiefs, bandanas, home-made masks. Protect yourself and others. Attached to this release, are WHO and PAHO approved instructional messages for the proper application and disposal of mask.<\/p>

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If you believe you are exhibiting symptoms of the virus or have been exposed to the virus, please contact the COVID-19 Hotline at 462-6843, email Covid19@msjmc.org or contact your private health provider via phone. Do not leave your house.<\/p>\n

Do not take public transportation. Please continue to adhere to the state of emergency guidelines.<\/p>

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