An Approach to Pandemic Era – Proper Handling of The Used Face Mask

Life in Pandemic Era Series

Authors

  • Carolina Victor Centre of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus
  • Muhammad Lazaro Nasution Mansor Centre of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus
  • Munyati Fauzana Yaacob Centre of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus
  • Mohd Azizul Nordin Centre of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus
  • Farah Ayuni Shafie Centre of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus

Keywords:

COVID-19, waste management, face mask, disposal, environment

Abstract

World Health Organization (WHO) declared a SARS-CoV-2 pandemic since it has affected the whole region. The Malaysian government has made wearing face masks mandatory to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infections. This article aims to disseminate the benefits of using face masks during the COVID-19 crisis and enhancing awareness on the proper disposal of face masks towards the sustainability of the environment. Daily usage of face masks has the potential to cause harm to the environment due to the excessive production of waste. Therefore, to tackle the issues that arise from the mismanagement of the face mask disposal, material such as a short video “Proper Handling of The Use Face Mask” is needed to educate the community.

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Published

03-01-2022

How to Cite

Victor, C., Mansor, M. L. N., Yaacob, M. F., Nordin, M. A., & Shafie, F. A. (2022). An Approach to Pandemic Era – Proper Handling of The Used Face Mask: Life in Pandemic Era Series. MAEH Journal of Environmental Health, 4(1), 16–18. Retrieved from http://jurnal.maeh4u.org.my/index.php/home/article/view/40

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022): MAEH Journal of Environmental Health (MJEH): Life in Pandemic Era Series; Challenges and Opportunities Toward Environmental Sustainability

Section

Focus Group Discussion