Iowa department of health shares advice for wearing masks in summer

The outside of your mask is considered to be contaminated so you should avoid touching it as much as possible.

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"*c to recommend wearing a face mask wherever it's hard to social distance... like the grocery store.

They play a significant role in preventing transmission ?

"* but they ?

"( be a little awkward or uncomfortable to wear.

Kimt news 3's annalise johnson shows us some ways to make your mask more comfortable ?

"* while still wearing it effectively.

She joins us live.

Good morning annalise.

Good morning brooke and tyler.

We're getting more into the habit of wearing cloth masks like this one to places like the grocery store and pharmacy... but especially as it gets hotter outside ?

"* fabric masks aren't always particularly comfortable to wear.

Here's some ideas from the iowa department of public health to make your mask more bearable... choose a mask material that is breathable ?

*- such as cotton.

Check the fit of your mask to make sure its snug.

Masks should not worn when damp or wet ?

"* so keep extras on hand in case you sweat through yours.

Limiting your time in your mask can also help.

Be efficient about where you go and how long you're there.

And finally ?

"* take care of your skin.

Hot weather builds up moisture under the mask ?

"* which can irritate your skin.

Sue yost ?*- freeborn county public health director explains that although we may not enjoy wearing masks ?

"* they're very important.

My mask protects you, and your mask protects from your germs so its important to wear a mask so you help prevent the spread of covid another piece of advice sue gave me ?

"* is if your mask is slipping a lot ?

*- it might not be tight enough.

Make some knots in the elastic to help it fit better.

The outside of your mask is considered contaminated ?

"* so minimize touching it as much as possible.

Live in rochester annalise thank you annalise.

The cdc also recommends washing your hands before putting your mask on ?