‘Discard used face masks safely’


PETALING JAYA: Although putting on a face mask while out in public is now part of the new normal, many have yet to learn how to properly dispose of used masks.

In fact, discarding masks like litter, throwing them without segregating or even recycling them pose a risk to the environment and public health.

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