8 Tips on Wearing a Face Mask Correctly

You can help STOP the spread of Coronavirus by wearing a face mask!

When should I wear a face mask?

Wearing a face mask ni lazima ukienda public places kama bus stages, markets, supermarkets na crowded spaces zingine.. If you are not sure when to wear a face mask, to be safe, wear it everytime you leave the house.

8 Tips for wearing a face mask correctly

Before uvae mask, clean hands na alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap and water
Inspect mask for tears and holes
Hakikisha coloured side ya mask imeangalia side ya nje
Cover your mouth, nose and chin with the mask
Avoid touching the mask when you are wearing it
Wash your fabric face mask with soap and water after using it
Do not re-use masks zinafaa kutumika mara moja tu
Wash your hands immediately after removing the face mask and throw it away safely

Important!

Children under the age of 2 years old SHOULD NOT wear a face mask because they can easily suffocate and are not able to remove the masks on their own.

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