CDC - Instructions On How To Safely Wear / Remove Face Masks
Wear Your Mask Correctly:
- Wash and dry your hands before putting your face mask on.
- Put it over your mouth and nose and secure it under your chin
- Try to ensure a snug fit around the sides of your face (the idea is to prevent air seepage from the sides)
- Make sure you can breathe
- Do not place a face masks on a child under 2
Use a Face Mask to Help Protect Others:
- Wear a Face Mask to help protect others in case your infected and don’t have symptoms (asymptomatic)
- Keep the mask on your face the entire time your in public
- Do NOT put the mask around your neck or up on your forehead
- Don’t touch the mask, and, if you do, wash your hands (remember for 20 seconds)
Follow Every Day Health Habits:
- Stay at least 6 feet away from others (social distancing)
- Avoid contact with people who are sick
- Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds each time
- Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available
Take Off You’re Face Mask Carefully When You’re Home:
- Untie the strings around your head or stretch the ear loops
- Handle only by the ear loops or ties
- Fold outside corners together (or in 1/3 around nose bridge)
- Place face mask in washing machine on delicate or hand wash with warm soapy eater and line / hang dry
- Wash your hands with soap and water (20 seconds)