Claim: There are no biohazard bins used for PPE such as masks and gloves.
Fact-check: Government advise special precautions for disposing of infectious PPE - Full Fact
Verdict: clinical waste bins aren't advised for most people, though they are in some settings like hospitals. there are also guidelines in place to make contamination from infected ppe less likely, and disposal safer.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Daniella De Block Golding
Date published: 2021-02-26T00:00:00