Face masks are now mandatory in all indoor public spaces in Ottawa during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Medical Officer of Health announced that Ottawa Public Health is mandating the use of face masks in indoor public spaces to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
The Ottawa Public Health has tips for washing, re-using, storing, and discarding a cloth mask or face covering after using it on its website. The health unit states that masks or face coverings become contaminated, especially when touched by your hands.
Removing the mask
After washing your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, remove your mask by pulling the ties or ear loops away from your ears.
Washing the mask
If your face mask has a removable, non-reusable filter, make sure to remove and discard the filter before machine washing or hand-washing the mask.
When using a washing machine, Ottawa Public Health recommends putting the cloth mask directly into the washing machine or in a bag that can be emptied into the washing machine. Discard the bag after you have used it to store your mask.
Wash your hands again with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after handling your mask. Wash the face masks with other laundry using a hot water cycle.
When hand-washing a cloth face mask, use laundry detergent and water as hot as tolerable and dry thoroughly.
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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/cloth-face-coverings-information.pdf
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/types-of-face-mask