People are being urged not to retreive used face masks from bins but rather use a scarf or t-shirt as a make shift face covering while on public transport. People are being urged not to retreive used face masks from bins but rather use a scarf or t-shirt as a make shift face covering while on public transport. People seen taking used masks from public rubbish bins before boarding a train has sparked concerns among health leaders. An Auckland Regional Public Health Service spokeswoman said they had not heard of it happening but urged people not to retrieve used masks or share masks. "Aside from any risk of Covid-19 from a used mask, there is also the risk of potential exposure to other viral or bacterial diseases."

Source: New Zealand Herald April 22, 2021 01:18 UTC