Coronavirus:this is how you use a mouth cap correctly

Research by the Red Cross shows that the Dutch do not know how to use a mouth cap as protection against the corona virus. Here's a small guide.

By using a mouth cap incorrectly, you can increase the risk of infection with, for example, the coronavirus. Research by the Red Cross shows that only 34 percent of the Dutch are aware of this.

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Who should use face masks?

More than half of the Dutch surveyed think it is important to continuously use a mouth cap in countries where the corona virus has been diagnosed. However, this is not correct, because in principle only care providers, informal caregivers or people with fever or respiratory problems have to wear this.

How do you use a face mask correctly?

But what is the right way to use a mouth cap? These are the guidelines of the World Health Organization:

• Do not touch the outside of the mask, because that is where the bacteria collect. When placing the cap, only touch the iron plate that you place over your nose bridge when applying the mouth cap.
• Then put the elastics behind your ears.
• Make sure the cap fits well over the mouth, nose and chin.
• If the mask becomes moist, then throw it away in a closed garbage can. When throwing away, be careful not to touch the outside.

Source:RTLnieuws.nl