How To Make Masks More Effective

How To Make Masks More Effective

Wearing a mask or face covering can reduce the risk of people who have COVID-19 spreading the virus to others. A mask or face covering can help stop infectious droplets spreading when a person speaks, laughs, coughs or sneezes. See how to make your mask more efficient. 

How to Knot and Tuck a Mask

Watch this video which shows the knot and tuck method to make your mask more efficient. 
University of Auckland video with Dr Joel Rindelaub. 

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This page last reviewed 15 October 2021.

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