Safety In Public Places
•So far, all recorded SARS cases have developed the
disease only after having
prolonged and close contact with a patient (eg. family members, doctors and nurses).
•There are no recorded instances, where the disease was transmitted via casual contact, traveling in public
transport etc.
•A person can only pass on the infection after symptoms
appear.
•Only a very small percentage of the population have the disease (eg 90 out of 4 million), and they are
sequestered.
•Therefore, wearing masks in public places and transport
will not give any appreciable
protective benefit.
•However, if you suspect that you have become infected
with SARS, wearing a mask
when traveling to the hospital is your civic responsibility.