Balik kampung-mask or no mask !!!!

BALIK KAMPUNG

A LITTLE PEEP HERE & THERE !!!

@ BAYAN LEPAS AIRPORT, PENANG

@ BUKIT JALIL BUS TERMINAL

@PELABUHAN KLANG ( PORT KLANG)

Once again the exodus out of the city into hometown and villages begin for another year of Raya celebration.

And once again too we see the government especially the Ministry of Transport and Traffic Police department stepping up measures to ensure safe journey home or achieving zero /minimal road accidents. New Minister may come and go with their respective brainful-strategies but sad to say all to no/minimal avail.

However this year around we are laden with another big challenge as the people pick up their bags to head home ie.- Balik kampung mask or no mask!!!!!!!!!! in the midst of A H1N1 virus rearing its head in its second wave.

I have seen people dorning surgical masks as they go about shopping in the malls, pasar , boarding buses and trains bla..bla..bla as they go about beating the raya rush in public places. I have also seen people wearing masks even when there are nobody around , probia huh!!!

The Ministry of Health has also chipped in to educate the home-bound public about
the prevention of H1N1 in the village and hometown levels. Temperature of outbound people /commuter are taken, masks and hand-sanitizer kits are handed out as some measures taken to curb further outbreak or massive local transmission.


Here I would like to share some findings about the best ways to stay out of H1N1 trouble and how they explain why the masks may do more harm than good.

The H1N1 virus is not airborne. To be considered an airborne virus, the microorganism would have to survive or remain in the air for long periods of time. The H1N1 virus does not stay airborne.

We have noticed many people wearing masks in crowded places. However, places like airports, shopping malls and schools are full of germs and bacteria.

If a small amount of bacteria gets into a hole in the mask, you will provide a breeding ground for the bacteria, which may lead to an illness or infection. The moisture you produce in your mask is perfect for bacteria and viruses, and may be a recipe for disaster.

The way to prevent exposure to H1N1 virus is to avoid physical contact with people who may be sick or infected. Also avoid commonly touched surfaces like escalator railings, poles and public toilet doorknobs.

The H1N1 virus usually spreads when someone touches surfaces with the bacteria and then touches his own nose, eyes or mouth.

Washing your hands frequently is the best defense against exposure.

And yes, the virus may travel from point A to point B in the air. But it will drop, not stay airborne.

Wearing a mask is only good at helping you not to spread your illness to others if you are infected.

Again be a social responsible being, if you are down with flu,cough and fever,

stay away from others.

Social distance yourself even if you are in the midst of the raya celebration. Wear a mask if need to be in contact with others- a must!

No SEGAN,SEGAN issue with your kampung folks . Seek treatment fast

SELAMAT HARI RAYA TO ALL MY MUSLIM LISTERNERS.
MAAF ZAHIR & BATIN.

DRIVE HOME SAFELY AND TO OTHERS HAVE A NICE AND BLESSED LONG WEEKEND.

KARAK HIGHWAY JAM