Dear Minister, as you know, even though there is no shortage of topics under your direction, I do not write to you often. However, let me tell you about the mask.
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Well yes. She apologizes. I know, it’s yet another wishful thinking. But what do you want? I still have hope.
As you know, emergencies are more overflowing than ever. Respiratory virus season is virulent. So don’t you think that the time has come, for preventive purposes, to impose the use of masks in clinics and hospitals?
Storm
And above all, to ensure that employees politely apply it for themselves and their patients? At least until the viral storm passes.
Small example among others: This week I waited a long time in a large teaching hospital in Montreal to see a doctor. It is clearly indicated that the use of the mask is mandatory for everyone.
However, the staff does not guarantee compliance with this rule. When I politely asked an employee to inform patients without masks in the same waiting room, she told me to file a complaint. Another ignored me.
Result: as people are tired – this is understandable – both users and staff, some wear masks, others don’t or even wear them under their nose or chin.
As an individual and group prevention measure – even in crowded elevators (!) – Mr. Dubé admits that it is not bad.
Imperfect, but effective
Waiting in the hospital or clinic only to wake up with COVID, a real flu, or contracted RSV on the spot because you’ve been in contact with contagious people without a mask, admit that it’s still avoidable.
Faced with respiratory viruses, the mask is certainly imperfect, but its effectiveness, when worn by the majority of people in a closed place, is now consolidated. I know you know this better than anyone.
Here you are. My sword in the water ends here. In the hope that, against all odds, he can still do useful work.
With all due respect,
Josée
2024-01-18 05:00:00
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