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[COVID-19] Correct method for wearing a mask

2020-03-12 1084  Views
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COVID-19-Correct methods of wearing a mask Wearing a mask can prevent infectious diseases. 
1 Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and running water before putting on a mask 
2 Place the mask tightly on the face, fully covering your mouth and nose. 
3 Do not put a towel, tissues, etc. in the mask. 
4 Do not touch the mask while wearing the mask. 
If you do, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and running water. 
5 Wash your hands with soap and running water after removing the mask, and remove the mask by touching its straps only. 
A fold-type mask 
1 Unfold the mask and roung the side edges. 
2 Ensure its nose wire is facing upwards, ully covering your nose and mouth 
3 Put the ear loops around your ears. 
4 Use both hands to pinch the nose wire around your nose. 
5 Keep the mask fit tightly on your face, checking air leakage. 
A cup-type mask 
1 Gently hold the mask in your hand, letting the headbands hang downwards. 
2 Place the mask on your face, covering your nose and chin. 
3 Pull the top strap over your head and secure it around the crown of your head. 
4 Pull the bottom strap over your head and secure it on the back of your neck with a holding device. 
5 Use both hands to pinch the nose wire around your nose. 
6 Keep the mask fit tightly on your face, checking air leakage. 
Source: Correct Methods of Wearing Hygiene Masks by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety 


The Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released information regarding the [COVID-19] correct method for wearing a mask in 6 different languages.

The 6 different languages include Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic and Russian

Website:

http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/shBoardView.do?brdId=3&brdGubun=32&ncvContSeq=1032