How to wear a face mask: Tips, facts and FAQ


N95 masks are only necessary for healthcare workers, especially during procedures where there is a high risk of being exposed to a patient's respiratory droplets. — AFP

As we all know, wearing face masks in public spaces is now mandatory in Malaysia.

This is a great policy that is going to keep us all much safer from the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19, not to mention all other airborne viruses that can make us sick.

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