College distributes 250 fabric face masks
KUCHING: In conjunction with its ‘Program Jejari Murni’, the Kuching Community College Student Representative Committee (JPP) on Tuesday (Nov 23) distributed 250 fabric face masks to the Society for the Blind Malaysia (Sarawak branch), Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) and SGH Blood Bank. The face masks were handed over by the director of the college, Suharyati […]
WHO says fabric face masks still work against virus variants
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation said Friday it had no plans to change its guidance recommending fabric face masks as new coronavirus variants spread, because the mutated strains are transmitted in the same way. Germany and Austria have made medical masks mandatory on public transport and in shops — allowing only surgical or FFP2 masks, […]
Fabric face masks cause of infection: fake news
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH) denies the authenticity of news with the headline Covid-19: Fabric face masks cause of Infection as viralled on social media. MoH said the headline is inaccurate and confusing. The fake news notification was issued by the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (KKMM) Quick Response Team at […]
Fabric face masks better than no mask at all
KUCHING:In general, evidence appears to show that fabric face masks or face coverings are likely better than no mask at all, says medical practitioner Dr Marcus Sim. He said that these fabric face masks could be useful in reducing the spread of Covid-19 in situations where individuals are unable to practise physical distancing. “This is […]
Govt urged to promote use of fabric face masks
KUALA LUMPUR: The federal and state governments have been urged to promote the use of fabric face masks that comply with the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, in efforts to reduce environmental pollution and stop the uncontrolled production of plastic waste. Kuala Lumpur Gemilang Community Welfare Club (Gemilang Club) chairman Na’im Brundage said based on […]
