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The country\u2019s garment factory is now making face masks to protect residents from contracting the new coronavirus.<\/span><\/p>

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\u201cWe did our research first as to select the best type of material. We looked even at the size of the droplets of the COVID-19 as to make sure we are selecting the best fabric, one that\u2019s breathable and offers a level of comfort because people would be wearing them for hours\u201d<\/span>, explained Lance Bromfield, the Manager of the National Garment Manufacturing Initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bromfield told state media the masks will be similar to those bought externally and once completed will be handed over to the Health Ministry for distribution.<\/span><\/p>

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\u201cOur research shows that it\u2019s best to use the 100% cotton as for one, it\u2019s breathable and it filters a lot of or it\u2019s able to filter a lot of viruses. It\u2019s the same size, it also carries the wire on top just as the N95 that would shape over the nose as to allow for it to fit comfortably\u201d, he explained.<\/span><\/p>

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Health Minister Molwyn Joseph said masks will be provided for every citizen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span><\/p>

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He said they will be first distributed to taxi drivers and bus operators then residents will receive theirs.<\/span><\/p>

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\u201cI\u2019m working with the Minister of Trade and we are hoping within two weeks we will be able to produce enough masks in Antigua and Barbuda that every citizen will have masks to wear\u201d, the Health Minister said recently.<\/span><\/p>

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