5 Steps How To Wear a Medical Mask Correctly

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Wondering how to wear a medical mask correctly?

Recently, due to the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the surgical mask has become a need in the community.

Not only do you have to wear a mask, how to wear it correctly is also a key factor.

So, we are going to teach you how. Keep reading.

When to use a medical mask?

  • If you don’t have any sickness, you only need to wear a medical mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected COVID-19. 
  • Only when you are coughing or sneezing.
  • A combination of wearing a mask with frequent hand-cleaning is only effective. 
  • When you wear a medical mask, you must know how to use it and dispose of it correctly. 

Correct ways to wear and remove a medical mask
(based on WHO guidelines)

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Correct ways to wear and remove a medical mask
(based on WHO guidelines)

Time Needed: 5 minutes

Step 1

Before putting on a mask, clean your hands with hand sanitiser (hospital grade) or soap and water.

Step 2

Cover your mouth and nose with mask and ensure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

Step 3

Avoid touching the mask while using it; If you do, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

Step 4

Replace your mask with a new one if it is damp and NEVER re-use the mask.

Step 5

To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of the mask); Dispose it immediately in a closed bin; clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

Estimated Cost: 1 MYR

Supply:

  • hand sanitiser (hospital grade) or soap and water

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Would you like to watch a VIDEO instead?

Watch the video below from World Health Organization(WHO) about the steps on how to wear a medical mask correctly :


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