Management of masks disposal in COVID-19 era

Authors : Rakesh Kumar Jagdish, Rakesh Kumar Jagdish

DOI : 10.18231/j.agems.2022.002

Volume : 9

Issue : 1

Year : 2022

Page No : 6-9

Management of masks disposal in the COVID-19 era is a highly ignored segment in public health management and clinical care, which might be due to the unexpected emergence of pandemic and unpreparedness of the system. Meanwhile with over time newer information has evolved, now authorities should focus on adequate management of the masks wastes, especially at community levels. Some of the hurdles and suggestions are discussed here in this article.


Keywords: Masks, Disposal, COVID­19, Pandemic, Environmental pollution


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