Why Proper Medical Face Mask Usage Is Critical in Preventing Illness

How to Wear Masks Correctly

And you have to understand that all masks don't work in the same manner. Hence, some of them work way better to halt the spread of germs as compared to others. And thus, one must wear a medical face mask which is worn primarily for preventing transfers of illnesses.

But wearing a mask alone won’t protect everyone. You have to wear it well. Ensure that it covers your nose and mouth completely, and that there are no gaps around the edges. Those spaces can allow germs to seep in! And wash your hands before putting on your mask and after taking it off. Washing your hands removes any germs you may have come into contact with.

All this can help prevent the germs from transferring when everyone wears their masks properly and also follows these easy steps. The more people who wear masks and wash their hands, the fewer opportunities there are for the virus to spread. It's sort of on a team effort to keep each other safe!

Why It Matters for All of Us Anyone, even the young and healthy, can unknowingly spread the coronavirus.