Make face masks free for B40 group, says Thoracic Society


KUALA LUMPUR: Suitable face masks should be made freely available to the B40 low-income group, says the Malaysian Thoracic Society.

Its president Assoc Prof Dr Pang Yong Kek said the compulsory use of face masks posed an added financial burden to the B40 group.

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