Non-medical face mask made of clothes does not prevent COVID-19 – NAFDAC warns

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 Fikayo Olowolagba

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has made clarifications on the use of non-medical face masks to stop the spread of Coronavirus.

The agency in a statement made available on its official Twitter page, said face masks which include self-made or commercial masks or face covers made of clothes does not prevent spread of diseases but reduces chances.

It advised Nigerians to perform a simple test to know if the mask is protective.

The statement in part reads: “Simple test: If wearer can put off a flame from a cigarette lighter that is placed in front of the wearer, the mask is protective enough.”

According to NAFDAC, “Barrier face masks do not prevent you from contracting disease but, they have been found to contribute to reduce spread of infections when used widely in conjunction with other measures. Such measures include social distancing, not touching the face, eyes or mouth, washing of hands with soap for 20 secs or use of alcohol based hand sanitizers.”

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Egunjobi Embarks on Free Distribution of Face Masks in Agege

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...donates 1000 pieces to Area G Command, Ogba

Following the Lagos State government directives on compulsory enforcement of use of face mask effective next week, as part of preventive measures to combat the pandemic corona virus disease in Lagos.

Agege local government under the leadership of of Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi has embarked on free distribution of Face masks in Agege.

AgegePulse learnt that the face masks were produced by Agege Local Government Vocational Training Centre of Education Department.

Speaking during the visit to Area G, Command, the Director of Education, Agege Local government, Mr. Clement Abimbola said that "the council chairman, Egunjobi  has directed us to produce over 10,000 Pieces of washable face masks to be distributed freely to Agege residents to complement the efforts of the State government in producing protective mass face masks for Lagosians".

Receiving  the face masks on behalf of Area Commander, Area G, ACP, Ibrahim Zungura,  the CO, Jonathan Egwami appreciate the council chairman for extending generosity and protect guild in curbing the spread of Covid 19 to Nigeria Police Force, Area G, Command, Lagos State.

Chief Security Officer of Agege Local Government, Alhaji Babatunde Atiku, Asst. Director Mr. Quadri Tajudeen,  Mr. Sefiu Esan, Mr. Fafuluyi Olugbenga amongst others were all present at the presentation.