The COVID-19 global pandemic brought with it another epidemic that if not dealt with now, will erupt in the near future. this is the disposal of used face masks. about 75 per cent of these face masks end up in the environment. globally, more than 4.3 billion face masks and 2.1 billion gloves are used and disposed of every single day. this poses a huge risk to the environment. on this ktn news special report, masked disaster, KTN health and science reporter Saada Hassan takes a look at this looming disaster.?