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How to Wear and Take Off Your Mask

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How to Put On and Wear Your Mask Correctly
• Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before putting on your mask
• Put it over your face and mouth
• Be sure your mask fits snugly against the sides of your face and under your chin
• Make sure you can breathe easily
Wear a Mask to Protect Yourself and Others
• Wear a mask over your nose and mouth to help prevent getting and spreading COVID-19
• Wear a mask in public settings , especially when you cannot stay six feet apart from people who don ’ t live with you
How to Take Off Your Mask
Untie the strings behind your head or stretch the ear loops
Handle only by the ear loops or ties
Fold outside corners together
Wash hands immediately after removing
Other Ways to Protect Yourself
• Stay at least 6 feet away from others
• Avoid crowds and places with poor ventilation
• Wash your hands often
• Get a vaccine when it is offered
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