Most of the injuries occur when the masks are removed ... Doctors recommend silence on public transport

The French National Academy of Medicine has urged public transport passengers to avoid talking to each other or on the phone to reduce the risk of the spread of the Corona virus.

The academy said in a statement: "The compulsory use of the muzzle in public transport, where social distancing is not possible, must be accompanied by a very simple precaution, which is to avoid talking and making phone calls."

Academy member Patrick Pershey said on BFMTV on Saturday that if there were only three people in a subway car there would be no problem, but if the person was only two centimeters apart, it would make sense not to speak. Or talk on the phone.

He stated: "It is not a commitment but a recommendation."

The academy indicated that fabric or home-made masks are effective against the spread of the Corona virus as long as they are properly placed, and that most infections occur when people take off the masks.

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