Coronavirus: PSA video shows how masks can safeguard amid pandemic | Watch

Joining union’s efforts to spread awareness about vel coronavirus, Government of Uttar Pradesh has w launched an animated video which shows how face coverings and masks can prevent a person from contracting COVID-19. PSA video, which is w doing rounds of internet, shows how coronavirus can infect people in ir day to day lives and how are masks useful in dodging infection.

PSA video about COVID-19

Shared on Twitter animated video starts by showing an unmasked man getting infected. He n goes on to infect ar man who could be seen wearing mask like a chin guard. video ends by showing m sneezing in front of a mor-son duo, who are both wearing masks and dodge infection successfully. In addition, it also details essential steps which can keep virus away.

Along with video, Yogi Adityanath led government listed out steps which could be used to avoid deadly infection. In addition to wearing masks in public places, y advised citizens to wish mask after y return back and follow social distancing guidelines.

Since shared, clip has racked up over 26 thousand views and 1,6 thousand likes. While many have showered plaudits on authorities, many ors have asked m to spread awareness to more rural and vulnerable areas. One user wrote, "Vills are vulnerable. Spread started Inter district travel must be restricted and monitored for some time" while ar wrote, "धन्यवाद वीडियो अच्छा है।प्रसन्नता हुयी कि आपको सुझाव पसंद आया।"

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