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Masking is one of the effective ways to protect against the COVID-19 disease.
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Types of masks available:
- Surgical mask
- Cloth mask
- N-95 mask
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Double masking, with cloth and surgical masks can protect us from new strain of coronavirus: MyGov
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How to double mask?
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Knot the ear loops of a surgical mask where they join the edge of the mask. Tuck in the extra material and wear it.
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Layer the surgical mask with a cloth mask.
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Do not wear two disposable or surgical masks at the same time: MyGov India.
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Do not layer N-95 mask with any other mask. Avoid wearing N-95 mask with valve: MyGov.
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WHO says a mask should cover the nose, mouth and chin, without any gaps above, below or on the sides.
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If air escapes around the mask, that means you are not wearing it the right way.
If your glasses fog up, it means air is escaping.
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