Are you putting on and wearing a face mask correctly? Here’s what you need to know.
Hopefully you are wearing a face covering when you go out in public as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the country and cases are spiking again in Texas.
By now you have probably learned that your face mask needs to cover not only your mouth but also your nose to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
But are you sure you’re putting on your mask and wearing it correctly? A health-care worker with Parkland Hospital in Dallas showed how to properly put on a basic disposable N95 medical grade respirator mask. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins posted video of the tutorial on social media. The video is embedded in this story below.
It’s not complicated, of course, but here are the main points, no matter the specific kind of mask you’re wearing.
Make sure to have the blue (or non-white) side facing out. After placing it on your face, pinch the mask over the bridge of your nose and pull down the bottom half of the mask under your chin. Make sure you leave no gaps on the side of your face and neck.
This story was originally published June 10, 2020 at 5:25 PM.
