Appendix C: Appropriate Use of Face Coverings CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings. Cloth face coverings may slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Washington University expectations and guidelines regarding face coverings:
Wear a mask that fully covers your mouth and nose at all times while on campus, unless you are alone in an individual closed office space or are outside and can maintain six feet of physical distance from others. If you do not have a mask, see the CDC’s guidance on creating one with or without sewing. Wash your hands before placing and removing your mask. Store your mask in a clean area when not in use.
Instructions for appropriate use of a face covering Putting on the face mask/covering
Taking off the face mask/covering
Care, storage and laundering of cloth face covering
Disposal of face masks
Wash hands or use hand sanitizer prior to handling IPH mask & sanitizer video Ensure it fits over the nose and under the chin The nose wire (in disposable masks) should be snug against the nose Either tie the straps behind the head and neck or loop straps around the ears Avoid touching the front of the face mask/covering Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth when removing it When taking it off, loop your finger into the strap and pull the strap away from the ear or untie the straps. Wash hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after removing mask/covering Keep face covering/mask stored when not in use Cloth face coverings may not be used more than one day at a time and must be washed after use To disinfect, launder cloth face coverings with regular clothing detergent before first use and after each shift. Only use disposable face masks for one day and then throw away in the trash receptacle Do not use a mask if it is visibly damaged and throw it away
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