Stop using surgical and N95 masks and use cloth masks instead, says health ministry

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Government has called for everyone to use face masks outside the confines of their homes, and requested that the public stop using surgical mask and use cloth ones instead.

Government says the use of surgical and N95 face masks is reserved for medics and health-care workers.Government has called for everyone to use face masks outside the confines of their homes, and has requested that members of the public stop using surgical masks and opt for cloth ones instead.

When announcing a relaxation of some lockdown measures last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa stressed that from May 1, masks would be a requirement for all, even for those who are not ill.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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