The use of N95 masks is crucial while treating COVID-19 patients and testing samples, according to the health directorate’s personal protective equipment guidelines. N95 masks are produced in the US only and the country has stopped export to meet domestic demand, according to the notice. JMI had also admitted its mistake right away and the CMSD director explained the issue to the media. “Amid the global COVID-19 crisis, CMSD is following the government procurement laws to combat the health situation. But misleading news defaming the health minister, his son, the health services secretary and Health Directorate DG are being published,” Shahidullah said.

Source: bd News24 April 18, 2020 20:03 UTC