Some experts have warned against wearing masks as they say the disposing of, as well as the use of masks may actually be dangerous. Last week the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged Americans to cover their faces in public, even if it’s with something as simple as a bandanna. In China, many people walk around with masks on. With the shortage of masks, which are required as part of PPE for health workers, today we will be attempting to find out, should the general population wear masks?
Guest: DR Owen Kaluwa, WHO Representative in South Africa