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Use and Care of Face Coverings

PUTTING ON A FACE COVERING:

  • Wash hands or use hand sanitizer prior to handling the face covering.
  • Ensure the face covering fits over the nose and under the chin.
  • Situate the face covering properly with nose wire snug against the nose when applicable.
  • Tie straps behind the head and neck or loop around the ears.
  • Throughout the process: Avoid touching the front of the face covering.

TAKING OFF THE FACE COVERING:

  • Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth when removing the face covering.
  • When taking off the face covering, loop your finger into the strap and pull the strap away from the ear, or untie the straps.
  • Wash hands immediately after removing.

CARE, STORAGE AND LAUNDERING:

  • Keep face coverings stored in a bag when not in use.
  • Cloth face coverings should be laundered regularly. Cloth face coverings should be replaced immediately if soiled, damaged (e.g. ripped, punctured) or visibly contaminated.