ANALYSIS: Coronavirus in Africa – to mask or not to mask, that is the question
With the globe in the grips of coronavirus fever, African countries suddenly find themselves among the affected nations. Naturally, interest in ways to prevent infection has been increasing exponentially. Retail stores have battled to keep up with panic-buying of hand sanitisers, while demand for protective masks is brisk – if you can get your hands on one at […]
Kitui garment factory to make face masks
On Monday, Kitui County Governor Charity Ngilu said Kicotec has the capacity to make thousands of masks per day.
Health ministry receives Covid-19 testing kits, masks donated by Jack Ma
Jack Ma has honoured pledge to donate 1.1 million testing kits, 6 million face masks and 60,000 protective suits for distribution in Africa.
Jack Ma coronavirus testing kits, face masks and suits arrive in Africa
Jack Ma, who is the richest man in Asia, pledged 1.1 million testing kits, 6 million masks and 60,000 protective suits for Africa.
Masks can’t stop the coronavirus in the US, but hysteria has led to bulk-buying, price-gouging and serious fear for the future
Despite repeated pleas from health officials not to purchase them, Americans can’t stop snatching up masks and respirators.