Watch: When, how to use a mask, according to WHO

Many people in town are seen wearing masks, whether walking or driving around.

Here is some valuable advice for when a person should wear a mask and the correct way to wear it, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected Covid-19 infection.

Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.

Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based sanitizer or soap and water.

If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly.

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Before putting on a mask, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water, and make sure your mouth and nose are covered… and that there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

You must replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp; do not re-use single-use masks.

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