NSTnation No need for people to wear masks to protect themselves from 2019-nCoV
Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said even wearing surgical mask does not block transmission of the virus.
"Even some experts have said that mask is not an effective way to contain the virus. But it is up to you and some of us may not realise that we are wearing masks in improper way. He was asked to comment on reports that some experts dispute the usefulness of masks as a tool to block transmission of the coronavirus.
"People will query when the school, cinema and shopping complex will be closed? Should we cancel assembly? This will spark unwarranted panic situation," he said.
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