#InThisTogether: Wearing Masks, Why it Matters & How to Do It Right
by Wendy Kim on Sep 07, 2020

Wearingย Masks, Why it Matters?
To put it simple first, it is for 'source control'.Face mask is a crucial part of an infection control strategy to eliminate cross-contamination. According to the CDC, in the US,ย this recommendation is based on what we know about the role respiratory droplets play in the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, paired withย emerging evidenceย from clinical and laboratory studies that shows masks reduce the spray of droplets when worn over the nose and mouth.ย COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) through the release of particulates and germs emitted through talks, coughs, sneezed and direct contact. So remember this: if you have to be in a setting where you must be in close contact with others or where social distancing is difficult to maintain, wear a mask.ย
โWearing a mask is good for two reasons: Itโs going to cut down 95 percent of the breathing that sends the virus up to 6 feet away in a room, and also will reduce fecal/oral transmission by preventing the virus from getting into your nose or mouthโ if you touch a contaminated surface and then your face, I think this will slow down the virus a lot.โ (from Healthline)
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- Remember THIS: Major tips on how to wear and use masks properly!

- โข Wash your hands before and after putting on your maskย
- โขย Wear the mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin
- โข Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face and don't have gapsย
- โข Make sure you wear a mask that you can breath easily
- โข If your skin gets easily sensitive or irritated, take closer look at the material of the mask (even with anti-bacterial property)
- โข At times when you have to remove your mask, make sure the inner surface of the mask doesn't touch unsanitary surface
- โข Carry a pouch that you canย store your mask whenever you have to remove the mask
- โข Keep your hands away from touching the outer surface of the mask (if you ever do, wash your hands with soap)ย