As a result of the increase in cases in the country of the AH1N1 influenza virus, the health authorities inform that the mandatory use of the mask remains in force in all health facilities and in those patients with chronic diseases, as established by Decree Executive No. 101 of July 1, 2022.
Dr. Yelkys Gill, National Executive Director of Health Services and Benefits, emphasized that in view of what is regulated by this health regulation, the Social Security Fund informs the use of the mask in the following situations:
• CSS collaborators who have respiratory symptoms.
• Employees without symptoms who present comorbidity such as diabetes mellitus, heart or kidney disease, cancer, person with HIV or other pathologies that weaken their defense system.
• CSS personnel 60 years of age or older.
• Pregnant.
