Port Blair, Sept. 27: The Indian Red Cross Society, A&N Branch, Port Blair distributed washable cotton cloth masks and mysore sandal soaps to Orphanages and Child Care Homes in Port Blair and South Andaman area. Dr. R.Thulasi Dasan, Hon. General Secretary and other supporting staff of IRCS, A&N Branch handed over all together 240 washable cotton cloth mask and 200 mysore sandal soaps for the inmates through the In-Charges of Pranab Kanya Sangha, AIR Road, Port Blair, Abhydaya complex (Children’s Home, Old Age Home, Home for Divyang), Ferrargunj, Seva Niketan, Dairy farm, Love Children’s Home, Indira Nagar, Manglutan and Calvary Children’s Home, Port Mout, South Andaman on 16th, 18th & 25th September 2020 respectively.

It is recommended to wash cloth masks after every use. When removing, be careful not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth. Wash hands immediately after removing the mask. In addition proper hygiene practices and physical distancing are still the best methods of keeping yourself safe.