This was reported by RIA Novosti.

He noted that masks are recommended to be worn in public transport, shops and other places where many people gather.

At the same time, WHO recommended that in areas where COVID-19 is actively distributed, wear masks for people with chronic diseases and over the age of 60 years.

Gebreyesus added that the organization also calls for the wearing of masks by all medical workers, regardless of whether they come in contact with patients with coronavirus infection or not.

In February, Maria Van Kerkkhove, head of the emergency services unit at WHO, said that sick people, not healthy people, should wear protective masks.