Many people in the community are wearing face masks and gloves in an attempt to protect themselves against the coronavirus. They might put on these items to go to the shops, or perhaps when taking a walk through the neighbourhood.
 
The evidence on whether these measures will actually protect against coronavirus is mixed and largely inconclusive. But you’re even less likely to get protection if you don’t take care when putting on these items, while you’re wearing them, and when you take them off.

Are masks recommended?

In South Africa, cloth masks when leaving your home is a requirement. Most stores and shopping centres won’t allow you inside without one. In Australia, the Department of Health states you don’t need to wear a mask if you’re well.
 
People self-isolating with symptoms suspected to be COVID-19 are advised to wear a surgical face mask when other members of their household are in the same room.
This is in line with recommendations from other countries and the World Health Organisation.  Some countries, particularly those with higher rates of COVID-19 than Australia, provide different advice. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States recommend the use of masks, or cloth face coverings, more widely.

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