{"id":21714,"date":"2020-07-06T13:41:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T11:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/zaparents-blog\/?p=21714"},"modified":"2022-08-11T21:46:24","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T19:46:24","slug":"how-to-wear-your-mask-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/parenting\/covid-19-kids-families\/how-to-wear-your-mask-right\/","title":{"rendered":"How to wear your mask to stay safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A 100 days have passed and we&#8217;re all too familiar with the safety routine: wear a mask, maintain social distancing and wash hands regularly with warm soapy water. But, have we become so comfortable that we may be lax about the way we doing it? Wearing masks is undoubtedly a great safety and hygiene measure- IF it is worn correctly. Here are some reminders on how to wear your mask right.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Common mistakes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Let&#8217;s not defeat the purpose. These are the most common mistakes that have been trending:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Not covering the nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lowering your mask to speak<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">un-masking in the office or workspace<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/wear-your-mask-right.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/wear-your-mask-right.jpg\" alt=\"how to wear your mask right\" width=\"507\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/wear-your-mask-right.jpg 507w, https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/wear-your-mask-right-300x59.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to wear your mask correctly<\/h2>\n<div class=\"articleBody\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Make sure your mask:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Covers your nose (not balanced on the tip).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Covers your mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fits snugly- i.e., does not have gaps on the side<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Covers your chin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Keep your mask clean:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Wash your hands before masking and again before taking it off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Avoid touching your mask when wearing it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Don&#8217;t let it rest on your neck or forehead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Use the straps, or loops when removing the mask. Don&#8217;t touch the fabric<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Wash your mask regularly with warm soapy water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Remember to alternate: do not wear the same mask repeatedly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Store in a clean, dry place.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The best mask<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">No mask beats the mask of staying at home! Avoid going out unnecessarily, or for too long. Stay home. Stay safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/wear-mask.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21718 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/wear-mask-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/wear-mask-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/wear-mask-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/wear-mask-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/wear-mask.png 1199w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Note:\u00a0If you enjoyed this article, and want to stay updated, subscribe to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/member-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free Jozikids newsletter\u00a0<\/a>for parents in Gauteng<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Wearing masks is undoubtedly a great safety and hygiene measure- IF it is worn correctly. 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