1Malaysia clinics to hand out free masks


BALIK PULAU: 1Malaysia clinics and hospitals throughout the country will give out free face masks if the air quality reaches unhealthy levels, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said.

“So far, Penang’s air quality is considered safe, but the Air Pollution Index (API) in certain parts of Klang Valley had reached hazardous levels.

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