He is at the origin of the tribune “Masked but at large! », Published on Sunday July 12 in our columns. With fifteen renowned doctors, Antoine Pelissolo, psychiatrist at Henri-Mondor hospital, in Créteil (Val-de-Marne), urged the government to make the wearing of masks compulsory in enclosed public spaces, a necessary bulwark against a rebound of the epidemic. The measure has just been announced by Emmanuel Macron, during the interview granted on the occasion of July 14.
The president has just announced the wearing of the mandatory mask in public places closed by August 1. It is, in part, thanks to you.
ANTOINE PELISSOLO. Let us say that our platform has caused an awareness and that the question of obligation very quickly found itself at the heart of public debate. The government would have ended up taking this measure, but here things accelerated. This is the result we wanted to achieve!
Is the mission accomplished?
Indeed, this is very good news. But there is a downside, it is this date of August 1. It is not very clear and we do not really understand the reason for this postponement. Applying this measure is urgent. We know that at any time, there can be a resurgence of the epidemic. Lost time is harmful. Waiting a fortnight more is too much. With the Covid-19, we're always a little behind schedule. But the fact that the president speaks of the mask and recommends it in all enclosed public places will, we hope, have a favorable response in the population. After the publication of our forum, we received a lot of positive feedback. For the most part, people are for even if, paradoxically, they wear it less and less. This announcement will allow to find a collective motivation.
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What kinds of masks should you wear?
Preferably, surgery. These are the most suitable. We can also wear masks for the general public, in fabric, provided that they meet the standards. We must pay attention to those we have tinkered with us during confinement and ensure that they protect well. It is a very effective precautionary solution while waiting for the vaccine. And we may have to wear it for a long time. You have to prepare for it.
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The president said: "I recommend to all our fellow citizens to wear it as much as possible outside and a fortiori in a closed place". In the street, is it also useful?
The risk is much lower than in a closed place. Recently, the World Health Organization said that the virus could be transmitted through the air. In ventilated places, there are drafts, contamination is more difficult. Moreover, we can clearly see that the main clusters are declared in family homes or during the evangelist gathering in Mulhouse. Certainly, it may be necessary in certain events when you find yourself in a crowded crowd. But do not discourage people with overly restrictive recommendations. It is better to be clear.
Is the situation worrying in France?
Fortunately, the indices are very low, but the number of clusters is increasing, this is the case in Mayenne. On the side of the Paris region, very affected by the epidemic, we note, for two weeks, an increase in consultations for Covid-19 and positive tests. The virus rate in wastewater has increased, making it possible to detect a low-noise restart of the epidemic. Finally, the number of consultations with SOS Doctors is higher than a fortnight ago. If you wear the mask, keep your distance and wash your hands well, barrier gestures work. I had Covid-19 myself in April and managed not to pass it on to my wife and children. These measures make sense.
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If Emmanuel Macron spoke of masks, he totally omitted to mention the Ségur de la santé. Does that surprise you?
Yes, not a word, it's disappointing! The question of the hospital is essential and the conclusions of the Ségur mixed. The revaluation of wages of 180 euros for all staff is progress, even if the nurses, especially, expected 300 euros monthly. Which means it will still be difficult to recruit. In his previous speeches, Emmanuel Macron had, however, made very strong statements on the importance of reorganizing the hospital. Turning the page so quickly is a shame. To use the president's words, the road has only been halfway done.
