How to wear a non-medical fabric mask safely during COVID-19 

Do’s and don’ts

Do’s

• Clean your hands before touching the mask
• Inspect the mask for damage or if dirty
• Adjust the mask to your face without leaving the gaps on the side
• Cover your mouth, nose, and chin
• Avoid touching the mask
• Clean your hands before removing the mask
• Remove the mask by the straps behind the ears or head
• Pull the mask away from your face
• Store the mask in a clean plastic, resealable bag if it is not dirty or wet and plan to re-use it
• Remove the mask by the straps when taking it out the bag
• Wash the mask in soap or detergent, preferably with hot water, at least once a day
• Clean your hands after removing the mask

Don’ts

• Do not use a mask that looks damaged
• Do not wear a loose mask
• Do not wear the mask under the nose
• Do not remove the mask where there are people within 1 metre
• Do not use a mask that is difficult to breathe through
• Do not wear a dirty or wet mask
• Do not share your mask with others

A fabric mask can protect others around you. To protect yourself and prevent the spread of COVID-19, remember to keep at least 1 metre distances from others, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly, and avoid touching your face and mask​

For more information please kindly contact your nearest hospital and reach out to Ministry of health as below contact information: 

 115 free of charge or 012825424/012488981​​/012836868