We're being asked to wear face coverings and masks on a daily basis, in a variety of settings, across the UK
Many people are wearing their mask correctly, but many are not
Here are some easy things to avoid, when wearing a mask
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Many people are wearing their mask correctly, but many are not
Here are some easy things to avoid, when wearing a mask
[Thread] http://bbc.in/CoronavirusMaskGuide
Do not wear your mask around the chin 
The mask should cover your mouth and nose and hook behind your face
If it's around your chin - it's not protecting anyone
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The mask should cover your mouth and nose and hook behind your face
If it's around your chin - it's not protecting anyone
http://bbc.in/CoronavirusMaskGuide
Don't wear loose fitting masks
The mask should go from the top of your nose to under your mouth, with no gaps between your face and the material
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The mask should go from the top of your nose to under your mouth, with no gaps between your face and the material
http://bbc.in/CoronavirusMaskGuide
Do not pull the mask away from your face to speak 
Coronavirus is spread when droplets are sprayed into the air when people cough, sneeze or talk, those droplets can then fall on surfaces
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Coronavirus is spread when droplets are sprayed into the air when people cough, sneeze or talk, those droplets can then fall on surfaces
http://bbc.in/CoronavirusMaskGuide
Don't touch the front of the mask 
Be careful taking the mask off - clean your hands before and after
Wash your mask (if it's reusable), or dispose of it, after every use to avoid spreading the virus
http://bbc.in/CoronavirusMaskGuide

Be careful taking the mask off - clean your hands before and after
Wash your mask (if it's reusable), or dispose of it, after every use to avoid spreading the virus
http://bbc.in/CoronavirusMaskGuide
Do not share your mask
Sharing the mask with others could spread the virus - the mask has come into close contact with both of you
http://bbc.in/CoronavirusMaskGuide
Sharing the mask with others could spread the virus - the mask has come into close contact with both of you
http://bbc.in/CoronavirusMaskGuide
Don't use your mask if itâs damaged or damp 
Disposable face coverings should also be thrown away after each use, or as soon as they become damp according to the World Health Organization
Reusable face coverings need washed after every use
http://bbc.in/CoronavirusMaskGuide

Disposable face coverings should also be thrown away after each use, or as soon as they become damp according to the World Health Organization
Reusable face coverings need washed after every use
http://bbc.in/CoronavirusMaskGuide
The six things to remember not to do when wearing a face covering:
- Don't wear it on your chin
- Don't wear a loose-fitting mask
- Don't use it if it's damp / damaged
- Don't pull it away to speak
- Don't touch the front of it
- Don't share it
http://bbc.in/CoronavirusMaskGuide
- Don't wear it on your chin
- Don't wear a loose-fitting mask
- Don't use it if it's damp / damaged
- Don't pull it away to speak
- Don't touch the front of it
- Don't share it
http://bbc.in/CoronavirusMaskGuide
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