India’s Covid-19 waste is increasingly challenging workers – BBC News

The case of Covid-19 in India is on the rise and people have been asked to wear face masks even when they are outdoors. But the directive has created another problem: there is no system for the safe disposal of Covid-19 waste. Garbage collectors have complained that the gloves and masks used by people are being mixed with other waste and endangering waste collectors. Workers say they need training and safety tools to properly manage hazardous waste. Video by Arunoday Mukharji and Pritam Roy Subscribe HERE .

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