Dr. Jerome who is the United States Surgeon General urged people to stop panic-buying face masks, fearing a shortage could cause an even bigger medical threat.
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Adams who tweets with the handle @Surgeon_General gave the warning on Twitter saying;
Seriously people- STOP BUYING MASKS! They are NOT effective in preventing general public from catching #Coronavirus, but if healthcare providers can’t get them to care for sick patients, it puts them and our communities at risk!
Seriously people- STOP BUYING MASKS!
They are NOT effective in preventing general public from catching #Coronavirus, but if healthcare providers can’t get them to care for sick patients, it puts them and our communities at risk!
https://t.co/UxZRwxxKL9— U.S. Surgeon General (@Surgeon_General) February 29, 2020
Adams insisted that the best way to protect yourself, includes staying home when you are sick and washing hands with soap and water and seeking help if you are sick saying;
The best way to protect yourself and your community is with everyday preventive actions, like staying home when you are sick and washing hands with soap and water, to help slow the spread of respiratory illness.
Get your #FluShot– fewer flu patients = more resources for#COVID19— U.S. Surgeon General (@Surgeon_General) February 29, 2020
He also addressed potential hate crimes over the virus, which started in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Diseases can make anyone sick regardless of their race or ethnicity. People of Asian descent, including Chinese Americans, are not more likely to get COVID19 than any other American.
