GENERAL HEALTH ADVISORY

PRESS RELEASE

27  April 2020

GENERAL  HEALTH  ADVISORY  

It is brought out for the information of General Public that as per the Central Pollution Control Board’s Guidelines for disposal of Masks and Gloves generated from Home Quarantine or other Households the following procedure is to be followed:-

“Used masks and gloves generated from home quarantine or other households should be kept in paper bag for a minimum of 72 hours prior to disposal of the same as general waste.  It is advisable to cut the masks prior to disposal to prevent reuse.”