Coronavirus: NCDC Warns Against washing Of Surgical Masks For Reuse

Coronavirus: NCDC Warns Against washing Of Surgical Masks For Reuse

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday warned against the washing of surgical masks for reuse purposes.

In a tweet via its official handle, the NCDC referenced an image of women washing masks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

According to the tweet;

Such behaviour, the NCDC said, “poses a RISK for #COVID19 spread.”

The NCDC advised that surgical masks be disposed of in a waste bin after use.

“Use only those from original packaging,” the agency said.

The image circulating of women washing masks, taken in DRC shows behaviour that poses a RISK for #COVID19 spread

When using surgical masks

✅Dipose in a waste bin after use
❌DO NOT wash for reuse
✅Use only those from original packaging

For more advice https://t.co/7EHti8zZ5m pic.twitter.com/T4cqoG0P35

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) April 20, 2020