20/03/2020
ACCORDING TO THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with the Carona Virus!!!
Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly.
For most people in the community, PPE such as face masks are not recommended. However, for people with symptoms of an acute respiratory infection, the WHO recommends that there may be benefit in wearing a face mask to reduce the spread of infection to other people.
If you are unwell or have a job which requires you to be in close contact with people who may have coronavirus, it is recommended you use a face mask. It is important that face masks are worn and removed correctly. Masks should fit snugly and fully cover your nose and mouth.
HOW TO WEAR A MASK
wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitiser
place over nose, mouth and chin
fit flexible nose piece over nose bridge
secure on head with ties or elastic
adjust to fit โ secure on your head, fitting snugly around your face with no gaps
avoid touching or adjusting your mask during use.
HOW TO REMOVE A MASK
wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitiser
avoid touching the front of the mask
if the mask has ties, untie the bottom, then top tie
remove from face
discard, do not use again
wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitiser immediately.