While medical masks are scarce, cloth masks with various prices and models are plentiful in the market now. Some places have committed to selling cloth masks at stable prices to support the prevention and control of Covid-19.
While medical masks are scarce, cloth masks with various prices and models are plentiful in the market now. Some places have committed to selling cloth masks at stable prices to support the prevention and control of Covid-19.
During recent days, more than 30 tailors of Kim Thuy Co., Ltd. (Truong Xinh brand) in Phuoc Hai Ward, Nha Trang are plying for sewing antibacterial fabric masks. Previously, the company only specialized in tailoring uniforms for 4 and 5 star hotels. When the epidemic broke out, the company receive few orders for uniforms. Therefore, the company has switched to sewing masks for workers to earn income. Ms. Le Thi Xinh Xinh - Director of Kim Thuy General Co., Ltd said that the company sews about 100,000 masks each month. The company has cooperated with Nha Trang Textile Joint Stock Company to have antibacterial cloth for masks. The company's products are certified by Vietnam Textile Research Institute - Joint Stock Company. Antibacterial cloth masks sell well now. However, the company still retails with a price of 10,000 VND/mask at 4 addresses in Nha Trang, they are including: 40, A2 Street, Phuoc Hai VCN Urban Area; 84 Hong Bang street; 12A Le Loi Street and 186/1 Le Hong Phong Street.
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Centex Store of Nha Trang Textile Garment Joint Stock Company - Khanh Hoa Branch at 12 Nguyen Gia Thieu, Nha Trang is also a pioneer in selling antibacterial cloth masks with stable prices. Shop staff said that retail price is VND10,000 VND/mask; wholesale prices for above is 1,000 masks VND9,000 each. Currently, the store has antibacterial masks for adults and children. These antibacterial cloth masks can be washed 30 times and certified according to the standards of the Ministry of Health. In addition, this mask also has UV protection for users.
Supermarkets in Nha Trang such as Big C, Co.opmart, Lotte Mart... also are selling cloth masks and antibacterial cloth masks. For example, Co.opmart Nha Trang is selling 8 types like 2-layer masks, 3-layer masks, children's masks, adult masks ... with prices from VND7,000 to VND19,000. Currently, Co.opmart Nha Trang has more than 7,000 kinds of cloth masks, ensuring the needs of consumers.
In traditional markets and on streets like 2-4, Tran Nhat Duat, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai..., people also easily see places selling cloth masks. Most of them have 2 or 3 layers, with a price of about VND5,000 - 12,000 each. However, at present, some places are selling masks without the label, manufacturer name and address...Therefore, people should buy masks at certified reliable places.
According to Dr. Huynh Van Dong - Director of the Provincial Center for Disease Control, people can use ordinary cloth masks (bought or made by themselves) instead of medical masks to prevent Covid-19. After each use, people need to wash with soap or disinfectant water, dry and reuse. Facemasks must be worn properly, ie covering the mouth and nose. However, to prevent Covid-19 effectively, besides wearing masks, people need to wash their hands regularly, and clean surfaces of items such as doorknobs, handrails, floors, etc. with disinfectant solutions and perform social distancing as recommended by the Ministry of Health.
Mai Hoang
Translated by T.T
