Sunday, August 30, 2020

HOW TO SELECT, WEAR, AND CLEAN YOUR MASK, CDC - GUIDELINES

CDC recommends that you wear masks in public settings around people who don’t live in your household and when you can’t stay 6 feet away from others. Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others.

How to Select

When selecting a mask, there are many choices. Here are some do’s and don’ts.

 

How to Wear

Wear a mask correctly and consistently for the best protection.

  • Be sure to wash your hands before putting on a mask
  • Do NOT touch the mask when wearing it
Do wear a mask that: Covers your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin; Fits snugly against the sides of your face.

Do wear a mask that 

  • Covers your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin.

  • Fits snugly against the sides of your face

What Not to do with mask?                                                        

  • DO NOT wear a mask: around your neck, on your forehead, under your nose, only on your nose, on your chin, dangling from one ear, on your arm.
    DON'T

    How to take off a mask

    How to take off mask: Carefully, untie the strings behind your head or stretch the ear loops; Handle only by the ear loops or ties; Fold outside corners together; Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth when removing and wash hands immediately after removing.
    TAKE OFF

    How to Clean

    • Masks should be washed regularly. Always remove masks correctly and wash your hands after handling or touching a used mask.
    • Include your mask with your regular laundry.
    • Use regular laundry detergent and the warmest appropriate water setting for the cloth used to make the mask.
    • Use the highest heat setting and leave in the dryer until completely dry.




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