Medical masks that are not properly handled when reused can become contagious agents.
When translation COVID-19 is still in a difficult situation to control, the fact that people consciously obey the wearing of face masks in public places is always highly appreciated.
Everyone must wear masks when going to public places
With the current demand for medical face masks, many factories and production facilities have accelerated processing to quickly create a large source of goods to meet the needs of the market. . However, the shortage of medical masks or the people who have to accept to buy at high prices is still happening. Many illegal manufacturers take advantage of this opportunity to profit by purchasing used medical masks, then recycling them and reselling them on the market, causing confusion in the community.
The used medical masks are sparingly collected and recycled
Although it is very hard to buy medical masks at the moment and have to buy them at very expensive prices compared to the past, but it is not difficult to come across these Used masks are thrown out on the streets, in public landfills, … These masks have been covered with dust, dirt from the environment, all kinds of bacteria and not to mention unknown Has the previous user had any infectious diseases.
Because used masks are not properly disposed of and disposed of, there is an opportunity for some bad actors to collect them to refurbish them with sketchy techniques and bring them to market. It is worth mentioning that these masks are not manufactured under strict procedures.
A medical respirator is evaluated for quality or not by the membrane and absolute sterility process. But these masks are not manufactured according to safe procedures, let alone used. Therefore, if we always believe that using a medical mask will better protect our health without paying attention to the origin of the product, it is easy to buy the wrong quality products, even a mask of others. use. This inadvertently also causes many harmful effects to health and is a contagious agent.
According to Dr. Truong Huu Khanh, Head of the Department of Infection – Neurology, Children’s Hospital 1 (Ho Chi Minh City), if someone wears a mask of someone who has used it, the risk of infection is very high, sometimes infected. many other diseases and cannot prevent the disease as expected. “The first and most dangerous disease is tuberculosis, followed by diseases spread through the digestive tract, the respiratory tract …”, Dr. Khanh said.
In the current outbreak of Covid-19, as well as the scarcity of medical masks, the dangerous behavior which is harmful to the public health of these people has made the public angry. “It is really horrible if these masks carry many different pathogens not to mention Covid-19. Please treat them seriously to set an example for others,” said Doan Thi Hoa (HCMC).
“If in the recycled masks there is an infectious disease or Corona virus, the consequences are immeasurable. Only because of the money, there are real inhuman actions. It is necessary to deal with criminals”, CP Trung Nghia (Bac Lieu) annoyed.
The same viewpoint that Minh Sang (Da Nang) said: “While the people of the whole country are joining hands with the Government to fight against the epidemic, there are people who, despite their morality, deliberately act in a way. Infecting his fellow men, too cruel “.
Cloth masks are as protective as medical masks
In the current epidemic context, medical masks are recommended for use only in certain specific cases. And fabric masks are the recommended alternative to medical masks for use. Fabric masks have a plentiful supply on the market, with good quality and protection as well as medical masks, are the optimal choice for you to protect your health and also contribute to medical protection for those who need it most. At the same time also prevent harmful refurbished medical masks
