“Wearing a mask is primarily meant to prevent you from infecting someone else, so if you assume [you’re] infectious, then the inside of the mask would be most contaminated. Therefore, it would make sense to fold it so that the inside is touching,” Castel said. “That said, there is also a chance that the outside of the mask has been contaminated by someone else’s droplets who was infectious, in which case you still want to be careful handling the outside of the mask.
Disposable face coverings, like surgical masks, should not be washed and reworn. Discard them after each use. And remember that wearing a face covering should always be done in conjunction with other preventative measures. “Don’t think of your mask as a forcefield against COVID – [it’s] important to practice the other protective interventions such as hand hygiene and social distancing as well,” Chin-Hong said.
Experts are still learning about COVID-19. The information in this story is what was known or available as of publication, but guidance can change as scientists discover more about the virus. Please
I have a better idea, don't wear them at all.
MasksDontWork ! 😳
You mean face diapers?
On your face.
I keep it in my car, in between my sun blocker and the roof.