Thai Public Health recommends face mask to protect yourself and reduce spread of infection

According to the Ministry of Public Health, it is recommended to wear a face mask and not be too close to non-masked persons, to protect yourself from COVID-19 and reduce the spread of infection:

1. If you don’t wear a face mask close to a person wearing a mask, the chance of spreading infection is 70 percent;
2. If you wear a face mask close to a non-masked person, the chance of spreading infection is 5 percent;
3. If you wear a face mask close to a person wearing a mask, the chance of spreading infection is 1.5 percent. (PRD)