'Any mask is okay' - No difference between surgical, non-surgical masks for public, says Brunei Health Minister


BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 28 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Concerns were raised by the public in regards to what types of face masks are suitable and how to differentiate surgical from non-surgical face masks.

Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar said the surgical face masks are generally used for medical purposes. In addition, there are also non-surgical masks available on the market.

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