Should the public wear a face mask? This is the key question during this Covid-19 pandemic. Months after the pandemic began, the public is confused if a mask is essential to keep them safe despite the World Health Organisation and the health ministry reiterating that people who are not sick need not wear masks.
However, the public is not convinced by this advice. It is common to see Malaysians wearing masks in public, and some supermarkets or hypermarkets are imposing the rule “no mask no entry”. Since a Covid-19 patient may not show any symptoms and be contagious, if everyone wears a mask, the asymptomatic patient may be less likely to spread the disease to others. If everyone wears a mask, individuals protect one another, reducing overall community transmission.
Although a systematic review and meta-analysis may not provide evidence on the effectiveness of a face mask on flu-like diseases among the public, we should observe the progress made by countries like China , Taiwan, South Korea and Japan.
There is of you wear it wrong and contribute to poor hygiene and disposal practices then spread germs instead of repelling them.
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