Fabric masks should be actively washed. (The masks in the picture are not distributed by Ekso)

Eksote informs: The distribution of face masks to the needy in the South Karelia region will begin on Friday, August 28 - please note the service hours of the distribution points

Release
25.8.2020 17:39
The South Karelia social and health district (Eksote) will start distributing face masks to the needy on Friday, August 28. Eksote primarily distributes four fabric face masks per person. The masks are accompanied by instructions for the correct use and washing of the face mask. At the distribution points, you should only do business when you are healthy, and visitors are asked to observe safety intervals.

The national recommendation is that citizens purchase face masks themselves. Free face masks are intended for low-income residents who cannot afford them
to get masks. The distribution of masks is based on trust. No one has to prove their poverty or the need for a free mask at distribution points.
Face masks are given to applicants only for personal need and use.
 
The distribution of face masks to the needy will begin at the listed Eksoten locations on Friday, August 28 (distribution dates and times in parentheses):
 
Big help - service centers (Mon-Fri 13:15-XNUMX:XNUMX):
Esterinkatu 10, Imatra and Kauppakatu 63, Lappeenranta

Adult centers (Mon-Fri 13:15-XNUMX:XNUMX):
Tainionkoskentie 1 (2nd floor), Imatra and Valtakatu 51, 3rd floor, Lappeenranta

Health and wellness stations:
Armila health center (Tues-Fri 9am–15pm)
Honkaharju health center (Tues-Fri 9am–15pm)
Joutseno welfare center (Tues-Fri 9am–15pm)
Lauritsala welfare center (Tues-Fri 9–11 a.m.)
Lemi's welfare center (Tues-Fri 9–11 a.m.)
Luumäki welfare station (Tues-Fri 9–11)
Parikkala wellness center (Tues-Fri 9am–11am)
Rautjärvi welfare station (Tuesday-Friday 9am–11am)
Ruokolahti welfare center (Tues-Fri 9–11 a.m.)
Sammonlahti welfare center (Tues-Fri 9am–15pm)
Savitaipale welfare center (Tues-Fri 9–11 am)
Taipalsaari welfare station (Tues-Fri 9–11)
                                                   
At the distribution points, you should only do business when you are healthy, and visitors are asked to observe safety intervals.    
 
The recommendation for the use of a face mask in public transport given by THL is valid in South Karelia, as three coronavirus infections have been detected in the South Karelia region in the past two weeks, the latest of which was on 21.8. The use of a face mask is recommended for people over 15 years old in public transport, when applying for a corona test and when returning to Finland from a high-risk country. The face mask can still be used in other situations as well, if keeping safety distances is impossible.
 
THL's video guides you in using the face mask:
How to use a face mask correctly, video (THL)
 
A face mask is one way to prevent the spread of coronavirus infections. It is still of primary importance to follow safety distances of 1-2 meters whenever possible, wash your hands, cough into your sleeve or a disposable handkerchief and avoid touching your face. If it is not possible to keep a safety distance, such as in public transport, then the use of a face mask is recommended.
  
More information for the media:
Taina Jaako, head of care, Eksote, tel. 040 828 3186
Kristiina Kapulainen, security and preparedness manager, Eksote, tel. 040 651 1791

Social and health district of South Karelia