Fabric face masks just as good as surgical ones, say experts


Fake news: The Health Ministry has dismissed claims that fabric face mask use caused a surge in Covid-19 cases.

PETALING JAYA: Health experts have assured that using fabric face masks is just as good as the single-use surgical face masks to prevent Covid-19 infection.

Universiti Putra Malaysia medical epidemiologist Assoc Prof Dr Malina Osman said both types of face masks are equally effective, but added that practising proper hand hygiene is also important.

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