Coronavirus Latest: How To Properly Wear, Clean A Cloth Face Covering

WASHINGTON (WJZ) -- Gov. Larry Hogan signed Wednesday an executive order that will require all Marylanders to wear face coverings while in stores and on public transportation to limit the spread of COVID-19.

The order will go into effect on Saturday at 7 a.m.

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U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams tweeted Wednesday the appropriate way in which to wear a face covering to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

What You SHOULD Do:

• Make sure you can breath through it
• Wear it whenever going out in public
• Make sure it covers your nose and your mouth
• Wash after using

What You Should NOT Do:

• Use on children under age 2
• Use surgical masks or other PPE intended for healthcare workers

The Harford County Department of Health is offering the following tips to properly clean a face covering:

• Remove face covering from behind using strings. Do not touch the front of the face covering.
• Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth when removing the face covering and wash hands immediately after removing.
• Cloth face coverings should be routinely cleaned and can be washed in a washing machine.

For the latest information on coronavirus go to the Maryland Health Department's website or call 211. You can find all of WJZ's coverage on coronavirus in Maryland here.

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