- The government had in April issued an advisory on the use of homemade protective cover for face and mouth
- It asked people to wear it when they step out of their residences
- It also said face covers must be washed and cleaned each day in boiling water for five minutes and dried well
- Adding salt to this water was recommended
- The colour of the fabric does not matter but any used cotton cloth can be used as a face cover. Ensure it fits the face well and there are no gaps on, it read the sides
- Washing hands thoroughly before wearing the face cover, switching to a fresh one after the face cover becomes damp or humid, not reusing it after single use without cleaning it, was also advised
- Never share face cover with anyone, every family member should have a separate one
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