The postal department has started sale of Khadi face masks at Head Post office in Bokaro Steel City. These three-layered face masks are easily washable and priced nominally at Rs 25 per piece, informed the Head Postmaster Satish Kumae.
“Presently, face masks are available at Post Shopee at Bokaro Head post office only. Very soon hand sanitizer will be available here for sale,” he added.
Khadi Cotton face masks are made of double-twisted 100 percent of cotton fabric. These masks are double-layered with three pleats and available in three sizes - Small, Medium and Large, said an official.
These masks are available in two patterns – white mask with black piping and white mask with tri-color piping, he said.
Meanwhile, the department has planned to start ‘Corona Essential Shops, a one-stop store to sell all items, including face mask, hand sanitizer, hand wash and other personal protective equipment being used to protect oneself from the Covid-19 virus, said the official.