Air Force to produce 50,000 face masks for its personnel
Royal Thai Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Manat Wongwat said the force’s Disaster Mitigation Centre will produce 50,000 fabric face masks to be distributed to personnel amid the Covid-19 situation.
“The centre is capable of making 2,000 pieces per day,” he said. “These fabric face masks are washable and durable, and they are suitable for those who have a low risk of contracting the virus, like general staff who do not have direct contact with infected patients.”
Furthermore, the Air Force Wives Club is coming out with a tutorial video clip for the general public on how to make a non-woven face mask at home.
“These masks are made of non-woven fabric, which is normally used when disinfecting medical equipment, and requires no sewing,” said Manat. “Apart from the non-woven fabric, you will only need two-sided adhesive tape, elastic bands and a small piece of wire to make it fit your nose.”
The Air Force will also provide a kit set to make non-woven face masks for its personnel in case the fabric masks are not enough.
