COVID-19: PTF condemns recycling, sharing of face masks

Mr Mustapha while speaking at the daily PTF briefing on Tuesday said the team was aware of the ongoing practice of sharing masks.

“The PTF has become aware of the ongoing practice of sharing masks and picking of masks for recycling from dumpsites,” he said. “This places a lot of responsibilities on all of us to be self-educated and to educate others.” “The following points are emphasised: With the exception of fabric masks, every disposable used mask is a hazardous medical waste and should be disposed of properly, preferably by burning.

“It is very risky to share masks as the virus is capable of remaining on surfaces for several hours and you could get infected,” he said.“The unhealthy practice of picking up disposed masks for whatever purpose is harmful to both the individual picking it and whoever procures it later,” he said.The federal government recommended the use of face masks to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Self-made or commercial masks or face covers made of cloth , non-woven wadding or paper-like materials all fall under the category of non-medical masks.It also recommended that the non-medical masks be washed daily and “preferably should be a double layer of fabric to increase the absorbency and effectiveness.

Let the government do the needful. A responsible government can provide facemask for her citizenry and end unwholesome practices.

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