As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to bite deep into the society, we have deemed it fit to gist about the “not-so-funny” ways people wear their masks. While the masks make us very uncomfortable sometimes, health professionals recommend we wear them often and correctly when out in public. While we hope for the pandemic to be over, let us follow this health expert counsel to avoid making the most common mistakes when wearing facemasks. These are regular errors we make daily and should try to avoid them.

1. Face mask only covers your mouth/tip of your nose.
According to health experts, wearing a face mask to only cover your mouth keeps you at risk of becoming ill or making someone else ill. In addition, if an infected person’s mask is just covering the mouth; respiratory droplets can emanate and cause further spread. If the mask does not cover your nose, you also risk contamination from the mask itself, which collects germs and droplets on its exterior. Place the facemask on the bridge of your nose, to create the best seal. Placing the facemask at the tip of your nose gives enough room for air to penetrate. That is why health professionals recommend that the mask sit on the bridge of our nose and not at the tip.

2. You are taking it Off Wrong.
When you are done wearing the mask for the day, there is a chance you could contaminate yourself taking it off. Always wash your hands before taking off the mask. Do not touch the centre of the mask. Take it off holding the strap and dispose of immediately. Afterwards, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water as the virus on your mask could get on your hands.

3. Wearing the Wrong Size
If the mask you are wearing does not fit, it is not effective. If it is too small, you are leaving either your nose or chin exposed. Virus particles can get in through the side openings. The mask should be snug against your face! This goes for kid masks as well.

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