How to Use your Reusable Mask Singapore Correctly during the Covid19 Pandemic

Government and health government have mandated the use of a fabric mask to save you the spread of Covid19 if you aren't a frontline healthcare professional – making it the unmarried most crucial detail in our combat in opposition to the spread of this pandemic.

These face masks or face coverings should snugly but comfortably cover the nose and mouth and are to be worn when one is in the midst of people or a community environment such as a shop or any other public space.

Doctors have confirmed that wearing a reusable mask Singapore is not primarily about preventing oneself from picking up the virus – it is intended to protect others from getting the virus from us too! And if the entire populace follows this recommendation consistently and carefully – the benefits will extend way beyond the individual – and show their effects at a larger, community level.

However – getting a fabric or cloth mask (there are lots of attractive eco-friendly, washable cotton fabric masks available in pretty prints, fabrics and designs online) and wearing it- is just the beginning. The masks need to be worn properly and washed regularly. Read on more as we share dos and don’ts for masks in the times of Covid19.

 

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The Mask Fit Matters

The fit of your face covering must be snug – yet comfortable. Ensure that it covers your nose and mouth completely and goes below your chin. The sides of the mask should be close to your face and the ties or the elastic bands that hold it in place must make you feel comfortable.

Wearing a fitted mask comes with its share of challenges – if you are wearing glasses – the lenses will get steamed up. Getting kids – especially very young ones to wear them is a huge task. Those with breathing problems will feel uncomfortable. And you must ideally wear a mask when you are amongst people only – and not otherwise.

To ensure the fit of the mask is as comfortable as possible – else you may do yourself more harm than good.

Wear it very carefully

The one essential step before you wear a mask and after you take it off – is to follow correct hand washing or hand hygiene protocols. Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitizer. Check that the mask has no holes or tears in it. Put it on by placing the mask on your face so that it covers your nose and mouth snugly. Use the ties or elastic bands to fix it in place. Make sure you can breathe easily. Does NOT ever touch the outside of the mask as it could be contaminated?

Hands off when wearing your mask

Once you have worn the mask – do not touch it at all. Do not adjust or move it once you are outside and amongst people. This is because the outside of the mask is contaminated. A recent research study says that the Covid19 virus can survive on a face mask for up to seven days! Which means, therefore – that if things get desperate and you need to take off your mask for any reason at all –?

Follow hand hygiene protocols after touching it!