The chief monk of Sisaket Temple speaking to worshippers reminding them to wear their masks and to maintain physical distance in the temple.
Credit: WHO/I.Tan COVID-19 is a reminder that our collective health is based on our individual actions. Every one of us needs to take action to protect ourselves, our family and our community.
While several countries in the Region are dealing with resurgences of localized community transmission, we must remain vigilant, and avoid complacency even when the number of cases remain low.
We know that COVID-19 spreads where there are “3 Cs” – crowds, close-contact settings and confined space. Mass gathering at temples may become a breeding ground from large crowd congregate.