Disposal of used masks a matter of concern


AS face masks are now an essential part of our personal protective equipment (PPE), it is important to pay serious attention to their disposal after use.

If used masks are not disposed of in the proper manner and place, they could cause the return of the very virus they were meant to prevent, SARS-CoV-2.

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