The campaign aims to raise awareness on the necessity of wearing masksIn order to encourage the use of masks, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Bangladesh has launched a social media campaign with the hashtag #MaskUpBangladesh. Wearing a mask, combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, can significantly reduce the likelihood of contracting Covid-19,” said UNDP Bangladesh on Sunday. The campaign aims to raise awareness on the necessity of wearing masks, it said. Even wearing masks that were just 20% effective could cut mortality by 24-65% in Washington and 2-9% in New York, if enough people wore them,” said the UNDP. Regarding the campaign, Sudipto Mukerjee, resident representative of UNDP Bangladesh, said: “The current crisis is likely to last for a long time and will need society-wide behavioural changes.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 27, 2020 13:41 UTC