Here are some step-by-step instructions for wearing a surgical mask correctly:

1.      Clean your hands with soap and water, or hand sanitiser, before touching the mask

2.      Hold the mask with the stiff bendable strip on top, and the coloured side facing outwards.

3.      If the surgical mask has ear loops â€“ hold the mask by the ear loops, and place a loop around each ear.

4.      If the surgical mask has ties â€“ bring the mask to your nose and place the ties over the crown of your head, and secure by tying them in a bow.

5.      If the surgical mask has elastic bands â€“ bring the mask to your nose and pull the top band over your head and let it rest on the crown of your head, and then pull the bottom strap over your head and let it rest on the nape of your neck.

6.      Mould or pinch the nose strip to conform to the shape of your nose.

7.      Pull the bottom of the surgical mask over your mouth and chin.