How to wear a Face Mask

COVID-19 can be spread by someone even when they are asymptomatic. By covering your mouth and nose with a mask, you are protecting others. Did you know: If you get the flu, you are expected to spread it to 14 people; if you get COVID-19 this number increases to the 1000’s – that’s how easily it can spread. Face masks can prevent that from happening.

BENEFITS OF WEARING A FACE MASK:

• Wearing a face mask may not protect you from COVID-19, but it will protect others if you are sick. Face coverings are designed to catch your own oral droplets from contaminating others.
• By wearing a mask, it reminds people to keep a safe distance from each other.
• It prevents you from touching your mouth, nose, and parts of your face with an unwashed hand.
• Even when wearing a face mask, you should continue to practice social distancing (keep 1.5 meters from others, avoid close contact)

HOW TO WEAR A FACE MASK:

• Avoid touching the mask while it is on. 
• Don’t touch the front of the mask while it is on. 
• Don’t remove the mast to talk to someone Don’t ware the mask only over the mouth or nose (leaving one exposed)