This Is the Worst Thing You Do Every Time You Go Outside


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This Is the Worst Thing You Do Every Time You Go Outside


As you leave your house wearing your mask, ready to stay socially distanced from everyone you encounter, you probably feel pretty confident that you are doing everything you can to keep yourself safe. However, you may be making one crucial mistake without even realizing it: adjusting your mask while you're outside of your home, which puts you at risk of cross-contamination.

If you're like most people, this is likely the first time in your life that you've worn something covering your nose and mouth with the anything close to the regularity you do now. So, it's no surprise that it takes some getting used to. However, no matter how uncomfortable it may feel or how tempted you are to make various adjustments while it's on your face, the World Health Organization says to "avoid touching the mask while using it" whenever possible. And if you do have to touch it, "clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water." This is to prevent potential virus particles from transferring from your mask to your hands, eyes, nose, or mouth.
 
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