The Ministry for Gozo, has today started distributing the first 1,000 free masks to Gozitan workers who travel to Malta for work, both in the public and private sector.
A total of 3,000 free fabric masks will be given out, which can be washed and re-used several times, it said.
The masks can be collected starting from today, from the Home Assist Office, located at the Experimental Farm, Mgarr Road, Xewkija.
The office is open Monday to Friday between 8am and 3pm. Those collecting masks must present their ID card.
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