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How to use the mask correctly

Wash your hands before putting on the mask, and also before and after taking
it off.
Make sure it covers your nose, mouth, and chin.
Specific instructions on the type of mask to wear, and under what
circumstances, depending on the extent of virus circulation where you live,
where you are going, and who you are.

Wear a cloth mask unless you belong to a certain risk group. This is especially
important when you can't maintain physical distance, particularly in crowded
environments and poorly ventilated indoors.
Wear a medical/surgical mask if:
You are over 60 years old
You have pre-existing illnesses,
feel bad and/or
You are caring for a sick family member..

Types of masks
The most widely available respirator that meets an international standard is the
KN95 respirator. Other examples include 1.a, DL2, DL3, DS2, DS3, FFP2, FFP3,
KN100, KP95, KP100, P2, P3, PFF2, PFF3, R95 and Special.

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