![How To Wear A Medical Mask Safely – The Do’s and Don’ts](https://townsquare.media/site/43/files/2020/04/Surgical-Masks.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How To Wear A Medical Mask Safely – The Do’s and Don’ts
When it comes to protecting yourself from novel coronavirus and COVID-19, a mask is often one of your best bets, but using that mask correctly is also very important.
Masks can be very helpful to protect yourself and others from spreading viruses, but if used incorrectly, they can actually be detrimental to your protection. For masks to be completely effective, you must know the proper way to put them on, take them off, and where to touch them.
WHO.int
The World Health Organization has supplied infographics on various topics about health and safety during a pandemic, including the one shown above. To find out more about how you can protect yourself from novel coronavirus and COVID-19 the World Health Organization has advice for the public.
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