Kenyans have, countless times, been advised against wearing face masks unless they feel sick. But the ministry maintains that clinical masks, being scarce resources, should be left only to the sick and healthcare providers. The middle layer is supposed to filter in the micro-organisms and the inner layer is supposed to absorb some moisture. Maina added, "There are simple dust masks that can be won by everybody including our boda boda riders just for dust purposes.”She said masks woven from cloth don't protect against Covid-19. “Since we have evolved now to what is more of community transmission, then there is a need for more people to wear masks.

Source: The Star April 06, 2020 20:03 UTC