Wearing masks

Important tips for wearing your face mask safely:

• Wash your hands before and after touching your mask
• Avoid touching the outside of the mask once you have applied it. Only touch the bands or ties when putting on or taking off your mask.
• Make sure the mask covers your nose, mouth and chin
• Masks can be worn for four hours unless wet or soiled
• Single use masks should be discarded after use. Wash reusable masks after each use

It is important to remember that masks alone cannot protect you from COVID-19 - maintain physical distancing and wash your hands regularly, even while wearing a mask.