Experts Explain Why It s So Important That Your Mask Fit Snugly Against Your Face 37 Shares
It s hard to imagine a world in which leaving the house without a mask was the norm. Like it or not, we ll be wearing masks for the foreseeable future, and it s vital that they fit properly in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. But what exactly does a proper fit mean, and how do you know when it s time to replace your mask with a new one? POPSUGAR asked the experts.
How to Tell If Your Mask Fits Properly
Simply put, your mask should cover the bridge of your nose and extend under your chin, and it should fit around your cheeks without gaping, Aisha Thomas, MD, a board-certified internal medicine and infectious disease doctor in Florida, told POPSUGAR. This rule applies to masks across the board, from cloth masks to surgical masks and even N95s.