Published January 6, 2021, 4:36 PM
In recent months, there’s been a surge of interest in materials laced with the copper, including bed sheets, socks, and coatings that can be sprayed onto surfaces. Multiple companies, too, are marketing face masks with built-in copper linings, touting their germ-killing properties.
But while copper does have antimicrobial qualities, some experts say you should think twice before using it. Earlier this week, a signage posted on Makati Medical Center caught the attention of the public. One of its doctors, Angelo Lozada, posted on social media the advisory that prohibited the use of copper masks, as well as those with valves, in the hospital’s premises.