Japan is considering distributing unused cloth masks, dubbed "Abenomasks," to local governments after a large amount procured by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration remained locked away accumulating storage costs, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said Wednesday.The storage of the massive amount of masks has sparked public criticism as a waste of taxpayers' money. The top government spokesman said at a press conference the masks can be sent to municipalities that wish to "stockpile them for use in disaster situations and distribute them to local residents."The masks can…READ FULL ARTICLE
