You can wear a single use mask – like a surgical mask – or a reusable cloth one.

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Before you put on your covering – wash or sanitise your hands. Make sure your covering is not damaged or dirty. Take your clean, unused mask by the ear loops or strings. Put them over your ears, or tie them behind your head, and make sure your mask is completely covering your nose, mouth and chin. Make sure there are no gaps.

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Be careful not to touch the front of the covering, and if you accidentally do, you need to wash or sanitise your hands.

When you’re wearing a face covering, don’t pull it down around your chin or neck.

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And remember – don’t touch the front of the mask. If it’s a single use mask, you should throw it in the rubbish bin. If it’s a reusable mask, put it straight into the laundry – or a sealed bag. And once you’re done removing your mask wash your hands again.