One of the most important essentials—face masks are the need of the hour during the COVID-19 crisis. However, their shortage, especially among the marginalised and underprivileged during the pandemic has left many exposed to the dangers of this invisible entity that has afflicted people around the globe.
To provide personal protective equipment to its employees, the Vijayawada Airport has stepped up its act and has set a target to produce 2,000 reusable face masks for its staff by May 3.
According to Airport director G Madhusudhana Rao, the women employees volunteered to begin mass production of reusable face masks on April 19. Their act stemmed from concern regarding the spike in COVID-19 cases across the country.
However, procuring fine quality cloth and sewing machines for the purpose when the lockdown is in place has made the task more challenging, he admitted. “Some staff who own sewing machines have proved to be of great help,” a news portal quoted.
“At present, we are using the cloth meant for the police. Altogether, the strength of the airport staff, including airlines and security personnel, is around 600. Each employee will be given two masks and will be taught how to use them properly. The masks will be sterilised before distribution. They can be washed and reused,” Madhusudhana Rao further elaborated in his statement.
29/04/20 Aishwarya Sati/Femina
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To provide personal protective equipment to its employees, the Vijayawada Airport has stepped up its act and has set a target to produce 2,000 reusable face masks for its staff by May 3.
According to Airport director G Madhusudhana Rao, the women employees volunteered to begin mass production of reusable face masks on April 19. Their act stemmed from concern regarding the spike in COVID-19 cases across the country.
However, procuring fine quality cloth and sewing machines for the purpose when the lockdown is in place has made the task more challenging, he admitted. “Some staff who own sewing machines have proved to be of great help,” a news portal quoted.
“At present, we are using the cloth meant for the police. Altogether, the strength of the airport staff, including airlines and security personnel, is around 600. Each employee will be given two masks and will be taught how to use them properly. The masks will be sterilised before distribution. They can be washed and reused,” Madhusudhana Rao further elaborated in his statement.
29/04/20 Aishwarya Sati/Femina
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