M.A.Aleem Neurologist Trichy Tamilnadu India in The Readers Mail column on Trichy the Hindu on 18.5.20 about COVID-19 and cloth masks

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M.A.Aleem Neurologist Trichy Tamilnadu India in The Readers Mail column on Trichy the Hindu on 18.5.20 about COVID-19 and cloth masks 

Use quality cotton

for masks

Masks made of two layers of quality cotton have been found to be more effective in controlling the spread of COVID 19 virus. Heavyweight cotton with thread counts of 180 or more and fabrics with thicker thread and tight weave need to be used for making masks. The cloth masks or face covers must not be shared even with family members. But, wearing of face masks or face covers alone will not work in the absence of social distancing and hand hygiene.

M.A. Aleem

Tiruchi