Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: When and how to use masks
These materials are regularly updated based on new scientific findings as the epidemic evolves. Last updated 5 August 2020
WHO’s recommended fabric mask materials and composition
WHO's recommended fabric mask
How to put on, care for and select a fabric mask
Tips on how to sew a three-layer fabric mask
How to wear a medical mask
Medical and fabric masks: who wears what when?
How to wear a non-medical fabric mask safely
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How to wear a medical mask safely
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Technical guidance
This guidance provides specific considerations for the use of non-medical masks, also known as fabric masks, by children as a means for source control...
This document provides advice on the use of masks in communities, during home care, and in health care settings in areas that have reported cases of COVID-19....
6 April 2020
Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and considerations during...
This document summarizes WHO recommendations for the rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE), in health care and community settings, including...