However, masks must be worn during healthcare home visits to people over 70 and those who are susceptible to severe corona.
The Päijät-Häme welfare area has relaxed the mask recommendation for its social and healthcare staff starting today.
It is no longer necessary to use a respirator in all patient reception situations.
In the treatment of patients prone to particularly severe corona disease, the mask is still used both in polyclinics and in social security centers.
In the future, the mask will only be used during home visits in connection with the treatment of patients over 70 years of age or patients prone to severe corona disease.
In bed wards and in long-term care patient or customer contacts, the use of surgical mouth-nose protection is continued.
In the care of children, the mask is only used in treatment situations of patients or clients who are susceptible to severe corona.
For example, during the flu season or when there is another acute need, the staff can however use a surgical mouth-nose protection in all patient and customer contacts.