Mask: What you need to know?

Why should we wear masks?                              

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the South African government have enforced wearing cloth/fabric face masks. 

A cloth/fabric face mask is not intended to protect the wearer but could prevent the spread of the virus from the wearer to those around them.

Please take note that that the recommended cloth/fabric face masks are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators.  Surgical masks and N-95 respirators are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical practitioners.

A fabric face mask should not be placed on children under the age of 2 years, anyone who is struggling to breathe, incapacitated, unconscious or unable to remove the mask independently.

Here are some Do's and don'ts on how to wear your mask:

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