Doctors: Face shields alone not enough


PETALING JAYA: There is a trend of wearing only a face shield without a face mask, but health experts have warned that this is not effective protection against Covid-19.

Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia adviser Datuk Dr Musa Nordin said the face shield was just a physical barrier and would not help protect individuals from the virus.

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