During the COVID-19 outbreak Wearing a face mask is very important and should not be neglected. Because even though we wear a hygienic mask But there is still a chance of getting infected as well. Let's see if we are close to an infected person, what is the risk of getting infected?

Risk level of infection among infected people and people close to themThey are as follows:

1. If the infected person and those close to them do not wear masks This will cause a risk of being infected up to 90%.
2. If the infected person is not wearing a face mask But those closest to us wear it. This will increase the risk of infection by up to 30%.
3. If an infected person wears a hygienic mask But those closest to him do not wear it. This will cause a 5% risk of infection.
4. If the infected person and those close to them wear masks This will cause a risk of infection of 1.5%.
5. If the infected person and those close to them wear masks And keeping a distance of 2 meters or more will result in a 0% risk of getting infected or no risk of getting infected.

It can be seen that even though we wear a hygienic mask But there is still a chance of getting infected. Therefore, you should wear a face mask. Ready to keep distance This will help reduce the risk and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Source:

1. Department of Health. Do you know..why we have to be apart? [internet]. [Search on 18 April 2021]. From https://hpc11.go.th/web60/cluster_environment60/?p=2201