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Innovative Solution for Face Masks against COVID-19 in Somalia

As nations fight to stop the spread of COVID-19, many suggestions have been proposed as to how this war can be won. COVID-19 is dangerous because it can be easily spread to many people within a short time. Of great concern is that a majority of people are asymptomatic and so continue spreading it to others unknowingly. The suggested measures include washing hands regularly, using sanitisers, practising social distancing, avoiding crowded places and wearing face masks. The same rules have been proposed all over the world, including in Somalia. Hand washing, combined with social distancing and proper use of face masks, helps to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community1 .