Beijing:Health authorities in China on Sunday called for "reasonable use" of protective suits to help contain coronavirus and cautioned against "excessive and disorderly" use of the clothing that would waste resources and could also increase infection.
China's National Health Commission in a statement said that the warning has come as the country is facing a severe shortage of equipment, including suits, masks, and goggles, to protect medical workers from infection.
Last month, the UNICEF shipped respiratory masks and protective suits for health workers in China to support the country's response to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak.
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Coronaviruses are transmitted through direct contact, respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing, and touching surfaces contaminated with the virus. Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.