How to Properly Wear a Face Mask: Infographic

Wearing a face mask in public helps prevent the spread of COVID-19 — but only if worn properly, covering both your nose and mouth. Read our mask-wearing tips to get the maximum protection for yourself and others.

• Wash your hands before and after touching the mask.

• Touch only the bands or ties when putting on and taking off your mask.

• Make sure the mask fits to cover your nose, mouth and chin. If you adjust the mask to cover those areas, wash your hands before and after.

• Make sure you can breathe and talk comfortably through your mask.

• Wash reusable masks after each use. If the mask is disposable, discard it when visibly soiled or damaged.

• TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS, AVOID THESE COMMON MASK-WEARING MISTAKES

• Don’t touch your or your child’s mask while it is being worn.

  • Don’t wear the mask under your chin with your nose and mouth exposed.

  • Don’t leave your nose or mouth uncovered.

  • Don’t remove the mask while around others in public.

  • Don’t share your mask with family members or friends.