How to Wear Take off Your Mask

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 nose 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, 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.
• Fold outside corners together.
• Handle only by the ear loops or ties.
• 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.