(CNN)Lockdowns could be avoided if everyone followed health measures such as wearing masks, the World Health Organization’s top Europe official said at a Thursday news briefing.

WHO Europe’s Regional Director Hans Kluge stressed that lockdowns should be a “last resort,” and urged the public to follow guidance to

help to prevent deaths.
He said that if 95% of people wore masks, instead of the current 60%, “lockdowns would not be needed” — although he added that mask use was not a “panacea” and needed to be combined with other measures.

“If we all do our share, lockdowns are avoidable,” Kluge said.

Source: Lockdowns could be avoided if 95% of people wore masks, says WHO – CNN