According to Collins English
Dictionary, Mask is defined as a piece of cloth or other material that you wear
over all or part of your face to protect you from germs or harmful substances.As of these trying times, MASK is a Must!
So how to choose a Mask?
The Centers For Disease Control And Preventions (CDC) provides a list on how to select a Mask;
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It should have two or more layers of washable, breathable
fabric.
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It completely covers your nose and mouth.
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It should fit snugly against the side of your face and don’t
have gaps.
- It should have a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out of the top of the mask.
Moreover, the CDC gives a guide as to how masks should be worn.
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Be sure to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before
putting on a mask.
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Do not touch the mask when wearing it. If you have to often
touch/adjust your mask, it doesn’t fit you properly, and you may need to find a
different mask or make adjustments.
- Before picking an unused mask,
clean hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or with soap and water.
- Pick up the mask and inspect
for tears or holes;
- Orient yourself with the top
side, where the metal strip is;
- Identify the proper side of
mask facing outside, the colored side;
- Place the mask to your face,
pinch the metal strip and mould it to your nose and face;
- Pull down the mask’s bottom so
it covers your mouth and your chin;
- After use, take off the mask,
remove the elastic loops from behind the ears while keeping the mask away
from your face and clothes;
- Do not allow the mask to touch
or contaminate surfaces or clothes;
- Avoid touching potentially
contaminated pats of the mask;
- Discard the mask in a closed
bin immediately after use; and
- Clean your hands after discarding your mask.
Wear a Face Mask. Sanitize your
hands. Keep safe always!
/rex
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