Don't Don’t abandon your mask (and other public health measures) quite yet. None
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Keywords
Covid-19, Public health measures
Abstract
With the implementation of Covid-19 vaccines there has been a sence to be less vigulent with the public health measures, such as masks, social distancing, quarantee, and hand washing. Historically these measures have been around for a long time. During that time and recntly they have been very effective. Based on these observations, healthcare professionals should not abdondon them but make them an important part of their daily regime.
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