You bought a mask for protection against coronavirus. But its effectiveness depends on whether you put it on, wear it, and even take it off.
How to put on a medical mask?
Your hands must be clean, apply mask the inside of your face, so that the top of it covers your nostrils and the bottom of it covers your chin.Fasten the mask on the face: if there are ear loops, then they should be thrown over the ears, mask with elastic we fasten with loops on the back of the head and in the region of the crown, and masks with ties must be fastened with a bow just below tops of the head.
How to put on, wear and take off your medical mask? / istockphoto.com
Wearing a medical mask correctly
The nose of the mask is the most important and it is desirable to adjust it: shape the upper edge of the mask to the shape of your nose with your fingers.
It is desirable that the mask is as close to the nose as possible.
Do not forget to spread the mask over your face, your nose and chin must be covered. If there are gaps between the skin and fabric at the top or bottom of the mask, the effectiveness of such protection against coronavirus decreases.
How to remove the mask after use?
You should also remove the mask from your face with clean hands, you cannot touch the front of the mask, most likely, viruses remain on it.When freeing your face from the mask, hold it by the loops and ties.
We throw the used mask into the trash can only in a plastic bag or paper box. Remember to wash your hands again after this.
How to put on, wear and take off your medical mask? / istockphoto.com
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