4 Things To Avoid When Wearing A Mask

Raffi Ahmad and President Jokowi wearing masks (Photo: IG @ raffinagita1717)

JAKARTA - 3M health protocols: wearing a mask, washing hands, and maintaining distance are effective ways to block the rate of transmission of COVID-19. Self-discipline to maintain and comply with 3M is very useful in reducing the rate of the number of people exposed to the COVID-19 virus.

Minister of Health (Menkes) Budi Gunadi Sadikin said that people should start to contemplate after the total COVID-19 cases in Indonesia exceeded 1 million. He conveyed this after holding a limited meeting with President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and related ministers at the State Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday, January 26.

"This figure makes us think about it", Budi said in a press conference broadcast on the Presidential Secretariat YouTube account, Tuesday, January 26.

Therefore, the use of good and correct masks must always be encouraged. Avoid using the wrong mask below.

1. Avoid using the mask upside down

Some masks have a top that has a clip that can shape your nose. If worn upside down, the mask will not fit your face and the nose clip does not fit properly.

can cause a cleft at the bridge of the nose.

2. Avoid touching the face

When using a mask in public, do not touch your face with your hands. Touching your face while using a mask can potentially infect yourself, through your hands and also risk passing it on to other people.

3. Avoid opening and wearing masks repeatedly

Once your mask is on, always wear it well, as removing the mask can make it dirty. If it's dirty, change the mask.

4. Avoid forgetting to bring a spare mask

Besides wearing a mask, also prepare a spare mask. Make this a new habit every time you go outside. Make a note to yourself before you leave the house or you can also keep a clean mask in the car or near the front door. In addition, you can also prepare a spare mask in your bag. Once the mask is dirty, replace it with a new one. For cloth masks, it is recommended to change every three hours of use.