How To Safely Put On, Wear And Take Off Face Masks

New York City health officials now say people should cover their faces whenever they leave their homes to slow the spread of the coronavirus. (Credit: World Health Organization)

How To Safely Put On, Wear And Take Off Face Masks

If you’re wearing a face cover, it is important to put it on and take it off properly. (Credit: World Health Organization)

How To Safely Put On, Wear And Take Off Face Masks

Wash your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. (Credit: World Health Organization)

How To Safely Put On, Wear And Take Off Face Masks

Cover your mouth and nose, making sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask. (Credit: World Health Organization)

How To Safely Put On, Wear And Take Off Face Masks

Avoid touching the mask while using it. If you do, wash your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.(Credit: World Health Organization)

How To Safely Put On, Wear And Take Off Face Masks

Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp, and do not re-use single-use masks. (Credit: World Health Organization)

How To Safely Put On, Wear And Take Off Face Masks

Remove it from behind and discard it immediately in a closed bin. Then, wash your hands again with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. (Credit: World Health Organization)