Referring to the symptoms and danger of influenza arousing world concern, the department head said that it is necessary to take strict preventive measures in coping with the increase of the rate of occurrence under the cold weather conditions.

He went on:

Mask wearing is the most effective and important in preventing the influenza. Mask is a primary mean to prevent the spread of various infectious diseases.

That's why anti-epidemic and public health organs have admonished all inhabitants to wear masks for healthcare and for preventing the spread of influenza and other respiratory diseases in cold October.