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It has been two years since the Covid-19 spread throughout the world, subjecting us to a severe change of habits, especially in air travel. However, now that it is no longer a health emergency, the Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency), authorized the relaxation of many of these rules that delegate caution, especially when we talk about the use of mask in flight. 5f3r5d
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On December 17, 2020, due to the onset of the coronavirus, the Anvisa's Collegiate Board put into force the Resolution of the Collegiate Board (RDC) de # 456 which delegates collective protection rules in air travel, such as limiting the maximum enger capacity, use of wearing masks, in-flight service, among other orders.
However, on July 12, 2022, with the end of the Public Health Emergency of National Importance, the Anvisa made changes to the resolution through the Technical Note No. 58. Therefore, the maximum occupancy of engers in vehicles is allowed, as can be seen in the third topic:
“[…] (b) resumption of the possibility of regular occupation of vehicles (eg buses) used for the displacement of engers for boarding or disembarking in a remote area; […]”
Anvisa in Technical Note No. 58
Regarding the use of wearing masks and the functioning of food needs, the fourth topic informs that:
“Manifestation of the technical area so that, with some adjustments, the other existing mitigation measures are maintained, namely: (a) physical distance, when possible, of at least 1 meter; (b) use of protective face masks inside aircraft and in restricted areas of airports, except during the time necessary for food/hydration and for carrying out work outdoors; (c) frequent hand hygiene; and (d) broadcasting of updated sound warnings; "
Anvisa in Technical Note No. 58
Considering these new changes, the maximum enger capacity has returned to normal operation in all transport vehicles. Meanwhile, the wearing masks in air travel continue to be one of the greatest preventions against the Covid-19, therefore, they remain mandatory on the plane and in specific areas of the airport, such as means of transport and on the runway, except for moments of feed.
However, it is still well recommended that there is appropriate distance and that individual hygiene is done regularly. In addition, the need for an organized disembarkation is maintained to reduce the effective risk of contamination, in the same way that, whenever possible, distance between engers is made.
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When we talk about protection, all care is little and the mask in flight is collective protection. For protection to be effective, this EPI (Personal Protective Equipment) should stop the vast majority of traces expelled through the mouth or nostrils. when we talk about mask for protection against Covid-19, there are a variety of them, but you can't trust them all.
According to one article from Anvisa published in May 2020, the PFF2 is by far the best mask to use, being highly recommended and certified. It has great filtration, hence the nomenclature “PFF”, which means “Filtering Facepiece”. The number represents its type and the maximum filtering capable. While the PFF2 can retain 94% of air waste, the PFF1 reaches the maximum 80% and PFF3, normally used in industries, retains 99%. Furthermore, another positive point of this mask, is the possibility of reuse.
After PFF2, Goedert, a professional cleaning products company, reports that the only model of mask that approaches its effectiveness are the disposable surgicals, as its manufacture consists of three rows of fibers and made with a non-woven fabric (TNT). This textile model is immense and produced exactly for disposal. An example of another product made with this material is diapers. Therefore, these masks are very cheap and have high protection.
It is important to note that if the mask disposable product gets wet, its protection will be damaged and it must be replaced. In fact, if you stay in a closed place for a long time with many people, it is necessary to change the mask every 4 hours.
of all wearing masks that exist, the greatest ally for Brazilians' pocketbooks is cloth, but not all of them are friends with their safety. Some of them are also made from TNT, however, does not contain three layers of protection and has many holes that allow waste to through.
According to USP studies, their protection margin is between 15% and 70%, which is playing with luck. If you want to check how well your mask done try to see sunlight with it or blow out a candle. If you can do both, it means you are not well protected.
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According to information on the LATAM Airlines website, the only masks allowed are the N95 (PFF2 in the American standard) and KN95 (PFF2 in Chinese standard), both without valves. The company also allows the use of disposable surgical masks.
Gol, as far as it is concerned, allows the same models of mask on the plane. The difference here is the permission to wearing masks of fabric that hold three layers, increasing protection against the virus, so the test above is interesting.
according to Federal Law No. 14.019/20 in art. 3rd paragraph 7, the mask in flight will only be waived if: a child under 3 years of age, a person with autism spectrum disorder, sensory impairments or any other disability that makes it impossible to use the mask on trips.
While at Gol, the entries of these people without wearing masks will only be allowed with a medical certificate during boarding check-in, at LATAM they ask that the certificate or a form provided by them be sent 48 hours before the flight.
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The in-flight service resumed on air travel with employees using wearing masks. However, Anvisa states that:
“[…] it will be necessary for in-flight services to be as brief as possible, so as not to significantly impair the use of face protection masks by travelers.”
Anvisa in Technical Note No. 58
Consequently, the document also declares extreme attention to objects that have come into direct with engers, such as plates, cups, cutlery and disposables. After the entire process, hand hygiene with gel alcohol is essential for the mask be placed again, always touching only the side elastics.
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Pig iron: Anvisa, Ministry of Health, Arco Magazine, LifeProtect, LATAM Airlines, Gol, Godert.
