Using Facemasks

Avoid close contact (less than about 2 meters away) with the sick person as much as possible.
If you must have close contact with the sick person (for example, hold a sick infant), spend the least amount of time possible in close contact and try to wear a facemask (for example, facemask) or disposable respirator.
A respirator that fits snugly on your face can filter out small particles that can be inhaled around the edges of a facemask.
Facemasks and respirators may be purchased at a pharmacy, building supply or hardware store.
Wear a respirator if you help a sick person with respiratory treatments using a nebulizer or inhaler, as directed by their doctor. Respiratory treatments should be performed in a separate room away from common areas of the house when at all possible.
Used facemasks and respirators should be taken off and placed immediately in the regular trash so they don’t touch anything else.
Avoid re-using disposable facemasks or respirators if possible. If a reusable fabric facemask is used, it should be laundered with normal laundry detergent and tumble-dried in a hot dryer.
After you take off a facemask or respirator, clean your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.