Q : Why should the worker not wear gloves and masks to prevent transmission?

Due to the shortage of stock, unnecessary use of PPE should be discouraged. In general, masks should only be usedor if you have symptoms such as sneezing or coughing. You need to know how to use it and dispose of it properly.

Gloves require frequent changing. Thus every time one touches a potential contaminated surface, their nose, mouth and eyes, the gloves need to be changed. If not changed, this may result in cross contamination. This is not feasible with the current stock shortages.