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.
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