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5 right ways to use nose masks for protection against coronavirus, according to the Ghana Health Service

Following President Akufo-Addo’s directive, seeking all Ghanaians to use masks while stepping out, the Director of Health Promotion at the Ghana Health Service, Dr Dacosta Aboagye, has cautioned the public against the improper use and disposal of nose masks.
5 rightfully ways to use nose masks for protection against coronavirus, according to the Ghana Health Service
5 rightfully ways to use nose masks for protection against coronavirus, according to the Ghana Health Service

According to him, nose masks could prove to be counterproductive if used wrongly.

He said this while he spoke to Accra based Daily Graphic.

Dr Aboagye, hence, listed five rightful ways of using nose masks to protect yourself against the pandemic.

Check out if you are rightfully using your mask.

  1. Wear them correctly.
  2. Change frequently.
  3. Remove properly.
  4. Dispose of safely.
  5. Use in combination with good universal hygiene behaviour.

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