Currently coronavirus is the most concerned issue around the world with no alternate other than personal awareness. We all know that the most effective measure to prevent coronavirus is to maintain physical distancing and wear mask. Masks save us from other microbes along with coronavirus. Work for a Better Bangladesh (WBB) Trust has organized a month long mask distribution campaign among pedestrians and on 6th January 2021 the campaign was inaugurated. The campaign was organized by Rayerbazar High School, Dhaka Ideal Cadet School, Ali Hossain Girls School, Institute of Wellbeing Bangladesh and WBB Trust and conducted at Sankar bus stand on 6th January 2021 at 11.00 AM.
Speakers said that, it is essential to follow the measures approved by World Health Organization to prevent coronavirus. Especially wearing mask, using tissue or bent elbow while sneezing and coughing, washing hands more often, avoid touching nose, mouth and eyes, and avoid spitting publicly- these measures should be strictly followed. Head Master of Dhaka Ideal Cadet School MA Mannan Monir, Head Master of Dhanmondi Kochikontho High School Nurul Islam, teacher of Rayerbazar High School Tahajjot Hossain, and Syeda Anonna Rahman and Ziaur Rahman from WBB Trust were present in the campaign.
The month long mask distribution campaign will take place on 7, 19, 21, 26 and 28 January 2021 respectively in front of National Sangsad Bhaban, Khilgaon, Zigatola, Mohammadpur Bus Stand and Dhanmondi Lake.