Thread by @aroradrn

The lockdown has been eased...

#COVID19 case numbers and mortality are coming down

But the crisis isn’t over. There will be second wave

We have an opportunity here to help save lives

#AllWeAskIsWearAMask

@PriyamvadaGopal @trishgreenhalgh

There’s been some controversy around masks.

Some national health authorities recommend them. Others don’t.

But there is an interesting graphic here demonstrating countries where people regularly wear masks have lower incidence of #COVID19

There’s evidence from world renowned experts like @trishgreenhalgh suggesting face masks may reduce population risk of infection

bmj.com/content/bmj/36…

So all we are asking today is that you think about how face masks can protect you, but more importantly, others around you.

Face masks you wear do not need to surgical grade masks. Let alone respirators

Simple face coverings made of cloth will do

Just do not touch or fiddle with them when out & about.

Wear them if you’re going to be somewhere a 2m distance is impractical- say public transport

Cloth Face masks aren’t the final solution.

But they’re easy, simple to use, can be reused after washing, and are essentially risk free for most people- unless you have pre existing respiratory conditions like asthma.

Recently, England and Scotland have both recommended wearing face masks

It’s a simple intervention, which can help save lives.

#AllWeAskIsWearAMask

bbc.com/news/health-51…

Face masks are easy to make, and easy to wear.

Here’s some tips from the BBC

Here we have @trishgreenhalgh explaining why non medical face masks are useful in public places. They contribute to everyone’s safety!

Please like/RT
And post a selfie of yourself with a face mask

#AllWeAskIsWearAMask

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