How to deal with the N95 mask after use?

During the epidemic, masks after use may be contaminated with bacteria and viruses. In addition to the implementation of garbage classification and treatment in many cities, it is recommended not to discard them at will. Netizens have made suggestions, such as boiling water, burning, cutting and throwing away. These treatment methods are not scientific. The news suggestions here should be dealt with according to the situation.

Medical institutions: Put masks directly into medical waste garbage bags as medical waste.

Ordinary healthy people: The risk is low and can be thrown directly into the “hazardous garbage” trash can.

For people who are suspected of suffering from infectious diseases: they should hand over the used masks to relevant staff for treatment as medical waste during treatment or isolation.

For patients with symptoms of fever, coughing, sneezing, or people who have been in contact with such people, you can use 75% alcohol to disinfect and then put the mask in a sealed bag and then throw it into the trash can, or throw the mask into the trash first. Sprinkle 84 disinfectant solution on the mask for disinfection.