‘Any mask is still better than none’


Dr Petrick stress on the importance of wider use of face masks.

PETALING JAYA: Health experts are calling for wider use of face masks to help curb the spread of Covid-19.Prof Moy Foong Ming of Universiti Malaya’s Department of Social and Preventive Medicine said the rationale of putting on a face mask was to protect others around the wearer.

“We are not sure as to who is infected, as some may be asymptomatic or in a pre-symptomatic phase. We need these people to wear a mask in order to prevent droplet transmission from them.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
face masks ,

Next In Nation

New Braille dictionary helps visually impaired children develop reading skills
A time for reflection and merrymaking
China’s Five-Year Plan to benefit Malaysia with fresh trade opportunities
Anwar lauds Gaza flotilla volunteers
Paramotor operator survives 30m fall to ground
Yeoh: Judge me by my work, not my ethnicity
Namewee freed of drug use charge
New rules for dining with your pet
Najib’s children share messages of support
King begins special visit to UAE

Others Also Read