And it largely has to do with the face mask. When it comes to face masks, however, the message is very clear: We wear them to protect not just ourselves but others around us, too. Firstly, used masks are deemed a biohazard and we aren’t supposed to touch the fabric part. What’s more, she adds, “Surgical masks should not be washed, because liquid damages the filter.”It’s as simple as that. More and more, we see used face masks either dropped or discarded deliberately on streets and elsewhere.

Source: The Star August 25, 2020 22:30 UTC