As a precaution measure, my office requires its employee to wear mask during work.

Two weeks ago, no-rinse hand sanitizer had been distributed to us to make it a habit to wash the hand.

And today, on top of a 'two masks per day' supply, I received a thermometer as well.

Wearing a mask during work does bring some difficulties while breathing.

But if that can help to reduce the rate of infection, and that it helps to make people feel better (that by wearing mask can help you to stay away from H1N1 disease) - why not?

Personally, I think it can only help to a certain extend - your hygienic practice will be the crucial factor after all.

And, people need not to over-react over this incident - after all, good hygiene practice and healthy lifestyle should and should have been the normal practice since day one.