Follow these guidelines to properly wear your face mask

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    Wash your hands before and after touching the mask.

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    Touch only the bands or ties when putting on and taking off your mask.

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    Make sure the mask fits to cover your nose, mouth and chin. If you adjust the mask to cover those areas, wash your hands before and after.

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    Make sure you can breathe and talk comfortably through your mask.

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    Wash reusable masks after each use. If the mask is disposable, discard it when visibly soiled or damaged.

TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS, Avoid these common mask-wearing mistakes

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    We do not recommend wearing bandanas, gaiters, masks with exhalation valves or clear shield-like face masks* as face coverings.

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    Don’t touch your or your child’s mask while it is being worn.

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    Don’t wear the mask under your chin with your nose and mouth exposed.

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    Don’t leave your nose or mouth uncovered.

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    Don’t remove the mask while around others in public.

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    Don’t share your mask with family members or friends.

*This does not apply to recommended masks with a clear window used for lip reading.