One mask a day for doctors reveals Japan’s virus struggle
INTERNATIONAL – A Tokyo hospital treating coronavirus patients issued guidance last week to its doctors and nurses: only one surgical mask per staff will be allocated each day due to a supply shortage.
The notice, which was posted on the walls of the hospital’s general ward on Feb. 28, said that it only had enough in stock to last for another month so staff should use the same mask throughout the day.
“This is not how surgical masks should be used. But it is an emergency measure,” the notice said.
Source: iol.co.za
