United Healthcare doctor shares tips on proper wearing of face mask

United Healthcare doctor shares tips on proper wearing of face mask

Dr. Michael Bess says the COVID-19 virus can be transferred by respiratory droplets, and if you're unaware that you have the virus, wearing a mask is crucial for protecting the next person.

Today the state of indiana begins its mask mandate.all hoosiers eight years and older are required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces through governor eric holcomb's executive order.

Fox 55's mallory beard shows us what tips a medical professional gives on how to best wear one.

Masks are now mandated in the state of indiana.

And while more people are wearing them since the start of the covid-19 pandemic.doctor michael bess of united health care says many people are wearing them wrong defeating their purpose.dr. michael bess//united healthcar?and what is recommended is cloth covering that is close to the cheeks that covers the bridge of your nose above your nostrils and then down underneath your chin.ess suggests those with beards or eyeglasses make the necessary adjustments for comfort because they too, need to stay protected.dr. michael bess//united healthcar?the main thing is making sure it comfortable so that youl wear it and then thinking about it as an every day piece of your clothing.bess says the virus can be transferred by respiratory droplets being released into the air.

And if you e unaware that you have the virus, wearing a mask is crucial for protecting the next person.dr. michael bess//united healthcare a symptomatic people who really have relatively minor symptoms and pre- symptomatic people who are ill but real have symptoms as of yet.

And they are at risk of spreading the disease that why bess says itit.- important to wear one.dr. michael bess//united healthcare is to protect others in case you are in fact ill with covid- 19... and when they wear a maske doing the same for you.n fort wayne, i'm mallory beard fox 55 news.

Bess suggests bess suggests that children two and under or those with respiratory problems should socially distance themselves if wearing a face mask causes more problems than