Used face masks, gloves showing up on streets
Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash in Maldives capital. While the public has been urged to wear protective equipment when required to go out, authorities have reiterated that the correct way to safely discard used face mask and gloves is 'to place it in a plastic bag and then put it in a trash bin'.

Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash. Not only is this a health safety issue and a visible eyesore, it also harms the environment. Photo: RaajjeMV

Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash. Not only is this a health safety issue and a visible eyesore, it also harms the environment. Photo: RaajjeMV

Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash. Not only is this a health safety issue and a visible eyesore, it also harms the environment. Photo: RaajjeMV

Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash. Not only is this a health safety issue and a visible eyesore, it also harms the environment. Photo: RaajjeMV

Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash. Not only is this a health safety issue and a visible eyesore, it also harms the environment. Photo: RaajjeMV

Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash. Not only is this a health safety issue and a visible eyesore, it also harms the environment. Photo: RaajjeMV

Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash. Not only is this a health safety issue and a visible eyesore, it also harms the environment. Photo: RaajjeMV

Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash. Not only is this a health safety issue and a visible eyesore, it also harms the environment. Photo: RaajjeMV

Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash. Not only is this a health safety issue and a visible eyesore, it also harms the environment. Photo: RaajjeMV

Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash. Not only is this a health safety issue and a visible eyesore, it also harms the environment. Photo: RaajjeMV

Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash. Not only is this a health safety issue and a visible eyesore, it also harms the environment. Photo: RaajjeMV

Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash. Not only is this a health safety issue and a visible eyesore, it also harms the environment. Photo: RaajjeMV