Coronavirus: Hong Kong masks perform well against infections but many fail on hygiene and durability, Consumer Council study finds

The vast majority of surgical masks on sale in Hong Kong meet minimum standards for protecting against infections, but 70 per cent of models have flaws in other areas such as hygiene and durability, according to a Consumer Council study.The watchdog’s findings, released on Tuesday as the city battled its fourth wave of Covid-19, revealed high levels of bacteria on some disposable masks, and one type did not reach basic requirements for resisting bodily fluids.Pharmacy chain Watsons, owned by…

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