Coronavirus Outbreak: Do You Need To Wear A Mask?

Coronavirus Outbreak: Do You Need To Wear A Mask?

Sunita Iyer   | Asianet News
Published : Mar 05, 2020, 09:46 PM IST

Even as the coronavirus outbreak spreads at an alarming rate across the globe, many people seem to think wearing a face mask will keep them safe. But is it true? Do you really need to get one for yourself? Let’s sift fact from fiction. According to the World Health Organization, healthy people don't need to wear masks unless they're caring for someone who may have Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. On the other hand, people with fever, cough and breathing difficulties should wear masks and go see a doctor. Watch this video for more.

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Even as the coronavirus outbreak spreads at an alarming rate across the globe, many people seem to think wearing a face mask will keep them safe. But is it true? Do you really need to get one for yourself? Let’s sift fact from fiction. According to the World Health Organization, healthy people don't need to wear masks unless they're caring for someone who may have Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. On the other hand, people with fever, cough and breathing difficulties should wear masks and go see a doctor. Watch this video for more. ALSO WATCH - Precautions to take to keep Coronavirus at bay: https://youtu.be/q7JA_OvR7Z8