Face Mask Education During Covid-19: Cost and Benefit Safety Precaution Campaign Through Media
Keywords:
COVID-19, Mass Media Intervention, Health Communication, Prevention, Social Behavioral Changes, Facemask EducationAbstract
Globally as lockdown measures to slow the spread of severe coronavirus. It is, therefore, important to assess any changes in the policy of lifting lockdown without preventive measures practiced by the people. A global pandemic caused societies to realign radically and quickly. To avoid community transmission of virus Schools worldwide shifted to virtual learning although, which is not ideal in many respects. Many countries are ready to reopen their education institutions especially schools but strictly follow of preventive measures is important including social distancing, hand washing, sanitization and most importantly wearing a face mask when students and staff in the school are in contact with each other without 6 feet distancing. The media can effectively disseminate the science of mask use. Correct use of the masks can allow safer interactions at closer distances because the masks contain droplets. If one person is infected, the virus will not be transmitted to another.