When and How to use Face Mask?

1. When and How to Use Face Mask?

2. The Coronavirus pandemic has elevated hygiene concerns across the world. Face masks have grasped the attention of people with almost everyone using it as the primary tool for effective protection. With a plethora of antiviral face mask available in the market, there is a sense of dilemma that grips the population in terms of when and how to effectively use these earloop face masks. Without the correct information, one can do more harm than practising effective protection, to say the least. We at CohealthLink are here to guide you through the steps involved in using the  face mask and other alternatives in the best way possible.

3. Before Wearing a Face Mask • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with water and soap thoroughly covering all the parts of the hand such as the thumb and the fingers. • If soap and water is not available then rub your hands thoroughly with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Assess the face mask and make sure that there are no defects such as broken loops or tears

4. When to Use the Face Mask? According to directives laid by the World Health Organization, non woven face masks and other alternatives must be used in the following scenarios: • If a healthy person is looking after and providing the necessary attention and care to an individual who is suspected of the 2019 Coronavirus. • If a person is coughing or sneezing while going out in public or even staying indoors.

5. How to Use Face Masks? Do not: • Hang the mask around the neck area • Make multiple uses of single-use masks • Make direct contact with the mask once it is on your face, you might infect it • Leave the mask hanging from one ear • Fiddle with the ties

6. Now that we know what to refrain from while wearing an earloop medical face mask or any other alternative available in the market let’s dwell into the “how” of wearing a face mask. • In case of earloop face mask, hold the mask by the loops and place it over the ears. • If the mask has ties, then hold it by the upper strings and tie in a secure bow near the crown of the head. The other end should be tied in a secure bow near the nape of the neck. • Masks with elastic bands should be pulled and positioned over the crown of the head. The bottom band should go near the nape of the neck.

7. Cover the mouth and nose with your face mask and make sure that there are no gaps between the mask and your mouth. The mask should fit snugly • It is imperative not to touch the mask once it is on your face, even if you accidentally do so, clean your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer immediately

8. Removing a Face Mask • Before taking the mask off, it is necessary to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or any other alcohol-based hand sanitizer • Do not touch the front, hold the mask from the ties, bands or loops only • Unhook both earloops in case of earloop face masks

9. Untie the bottom bow first if the mask has ties and then carefully untie the bow near the head crown. • In case of disposable face masks, hold it by the ties, bands and loops and bin it in a covered trash can. Do not leave it in the open. • After the entire process, wash your hands again with soap and water for at least twenty seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

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