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Written by: Lu Jiayu
2020-01-31 17:33
Last updated: 2020-01-31 17:33In response to a new coronavirus epidemic, a surge in mask purchases has occurred in Hong Kong. Zhong Guobin, a member of the legislative council of the textile and garment industry, said on the "Radio Hong Kong" program that he has studied with the industry to use a new material developed by the Polytechnic University to make a "cloth mask". Each mask can be used 50 to 70 times, which can prevent Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus.
PolyU later clarified that the material was mainly anti-bacterial and mold-proof, and there was no data to effectively prevent virus, and pointed out that the product development of the material was only used for household products, and no anti-virus type mask was involved.
In an interview with Hong Kong and Taiwan, Zhong Guobin said that he has researched with the industry to use a new material developed by the University of Science and Technology to make a "cloth mask". (Profile picture)
Zhong Guobin stated on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millennium" today (31st) that the relevant new materials were funded by the government a few years ago for research and development by the Polytechnic University. They were originally used for the manufacture of sports clothing and can protect against Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida However, it is unknown whether it can prevent new pneumonia virus. Zhong Guobin also pointed out that the main materials are in the Mainland, but will be shipped to the Hong Kong production line for manufacturing. He said that he hopes to launch a sample of "cloth masks" next Monday (3rd), which can be shipped to the market after 10 days.
PolyU: Material mainly prevents bacteria and mold
PolyU clarified today (31st) that there are reports that the university has developed a "cloth mask" that can prevent bacteria and be cleaned and reused multiple times. It has obtained international certification and is expected to be available to the market in the shortest 10 days. PolyU stated that it was commissioned by the Hong Kong Textile and Apparel Research and Development Centre (HKRITA) to develop antibacterial materials. The material is mainly antibacterial and fungal. There is no data to verify that the material can effectively prevent viruses. The school stated that the product development of related materials was only used for household products, such as bed sheets, and did not involve anti-virus type masks.
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