1. Surgical mask
- Loosely fit
- Have 2 colors: blue or green
- Use by general public
2. N95 face mask
- Closely fit
- Protect from airborne particles
- Use by healthcare workers
3. Pitta mask
- Washable & reusable
- Use by general public
Mistakes when wearing face mask
- The mask covered only mouth leaving nose exposed or covered until mouth but not until chin area
- Constantly touching the mask surface
- Pulling mask under chin for conversation or eating and after that pulled back again
- Reusing mask
Function of colored part and white part of mask
Colored (blue or green) part: prevent germs from sticking on it
White part: soak droplets from your cough or sneeze.
Right Way to Wear Face Mask
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Colored part of mask facing outside while white part of mask facing inside. In others words, white part facing your mouth.
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Make sure to pull the mask until it is below your chin area
(Not below your nose or until your mouth only)
