Health Advice: Do Not Wear a Mask in This Case

The Egyptian Ministry of Health warned against the dangers of wearing masks during exercise as part of preventive measures against the coronavirus. The ministry stated in a post on its official Facebook account: "Masks should not be worn while exercising because they may reduce the ability to breathe easily, and sweat can quickly wet the mask, leading to difficulty in breathing and promoting the growth of microbes." The ministry continued its advice: "An important preventive measure while exercising is to always maintain a distance of at least one meter from others."