The Way Of The Mask

Face masks will be the "new normal" thanks to COVID 19. Several countries in Asia, like Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, etc. adopted mandatory usage of masks during the early phase of the outbreak, leading to a low mortality rate. Thus, the use of masks in public is an important health measure and can become a new normal after COVID-19 pandemic. Whenever we go through something, like a pandemic, regardless of how you feel politically, it is a scary event. Some things we picked up in our daily routine will be heightened, like washing hands, sanitizing workplace, keeping distance. Some will be downplayed like hugging, shaking hands, gathering. It is painful to accept but if we want to stay alive, we do not have a choice.

Wearing a mask says a lot of things; like: "I care about you" or "I respect you and I hope you won't get sick". Still I am hopeful that everything will be better soon. Until then, be safe, wash your hands, keep your distance or stay at home and whenever you are out, please wear your masks.