Experts agree that wearing face masks can protect people’s health and slow the spread of COVID-19. That’s because the novel coronavirus can be transmitted through respiratory droplets that get into the air from sneezing, coughing or even speaking. A mask acts as a barrier, stopping those droplets before they reach another person[1]. But a mask is only effective if it’s worn correctly. Here are the do’s and don'ts of wearing a face mask.

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The Do's and Don'ts of Wearing a Face Mask