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How to Wear Masks

Principal Author / Publisher:Aileen Fernando Alim

Last Edited: Sep 22, 2020 By: Aileen Fernando Alim

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Masks are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with every day preventive actions and social distancing in public settings.


  • CDC recommends that people wear masks in public and when around people who don’t live in your household.
  • Masks should NOT be worn by children under age 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
  • Do NOT use a mask meant for a healthcare worker. Currently, surgical masks and N95 respirators are critical supplies that should be reserved for healthcare workers and other first responders.


Wear your Mask Correctly

  1. Wash your hands before putting on your mask
  2. Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin
  3. Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face
  4. Make sure you can breathe easily
  5. CDC does not recommend use of masks or cloth masks for source control if they have an exhalation valve or vent



Videos

Wearing a surgical mask may seem easy, but do you know what are the Dos and Don'ts? Watch this video to learn the proper steps to wearing one and the mistakes to avoid.



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