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How to wear a medical mask

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In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals are curious about the proper use of medical masks. WHO released updated Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19 on 5 June 2020. Watch this video to learn more about which individuals should consider wearing a medical mask and how to properly put on, take off and dispose of the mask. Learn more: https://www.who.int/emergencies/disea...

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Medical masks, should be worn by health workers and those caring for someone with COVID-19 symptoms

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How to wear a medical mask

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Medical masks, should be worn by health workers and those caring for someone with COVID-19 symptoms

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persons aged 60 and over and anyone with pre-existing medical conditions

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Place the mask on your face covering your nose, mouth and chin

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making sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

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Medical masks, should be worn by health workers and those caring for someone with COVID-19 symptoms

Medical masks, should be worn by health workers and those caring for someone with COVID-19 symptoms

Medical masks, should be worn by health workers and those caring for someone with COVID-19 symptoms

persons aged 60 and over and anyone with pre-existing medical conditions

persons aged 60 and over and anyone with pre-existing medical conditions

persons aged 60 and over and anyone with pre-existing medical conditions

Place the mask on your face covering your nose, mouth and chin

Place the mask on your face covering your nose, mouth and chin

Place the mask on your face covering your nose, mouth and chin

making sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

making sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

making sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

Before touching the mask, once again ensure that you clean your hands

Before touching the mask, once again ensure that you clean your hands

Before touching the mask, once again ensure that you clean your hands

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How to wear a medical mask

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Medical masks, should be worn by health workers and those caring for someone with COVID-19 symptoms

Medical masks, should be worn by health workers and those caring for someone with COVID-19 symptoms

Medical masks, should be worn by health workers and those caring for someone with COVID-19 symptoms

persons aged 60 and over and anyone with pre-existing medical conditions

persons aged 60 and over and anyone with pre-existing medical conditions

persons aged 60 and over and anyone with pre-existing medical conditions

Place the mask on your face covering your nose, mouth and chin

Place the mask on your face covering your nose, mouth and chin

Place the mask on your face covering your nose, mouth and chin

making sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

making sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

making sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

Before touching the mask, once again ensure that you clean your hands

Before touching the mask, once again ensure that you clean your hands

Before touching the mask, once again ensure that you clean your hands

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Medical masks, should be worn by health workers and those caring for someone with COVID-19 symptoms

Medical masks, should be worn by health workers and those caring for someone with COVID-19 symptoms

Medical masks, should be worn by health workers and those caring for someone with COVID-19 symptoms

persons aged 60 and over and anyone with pre-existing medical conditions

persons aged 60 and over and anyone with pre-existing medical conditions

persons aged 60 and over and anyone with pre-existing medical conditions

Place the mask on your face covering your nose, mouth and chin

Place the mask on your face covering your nose, mouth and chin

Place the mask on your face covering your nose, mouth and chin

making sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

making sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

making sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

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