During this time, I'll be visting the Post Office once a week, as I'm trying to keep my visits to a minimum. Postage within the UK is free.
WEARING A MASK
Wearing a mask when you leave the house for an essential trip outside can help slow the spread of coronavirus, but it's not the only way to help slow the spread. In order to protect yourself and others, you should still follow social distancing guidelines. A mask is only effective when worn properly. So when you put one on, make sure it covers the most vulnerable spots on your face: the nose and mouth. Wearing one doesn't make you invincible to the virus, but it does reduce the chance of passing it on. It's important that you still practice social distancing.
HOW TO PUT ON A MASK CORRECTLY
Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Wash for 20 seconds.
Pick it up by the loop.
Start by putting one loop around one ear, then stretching it across your face to the other ear.
Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
Once the mask is on, avoid touching the mask. If you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
If you absolutely have to adjust your mask while wearing it, make sure to clean hands with sanitizer or soap and water.
When removing the mask, sanitize your hands again before removing the ear bands. Try to avoid touching the outside of the mask and fold it on itself with the outside in for storage. It can be stored in a paper bag.
Wash your hands again after removing your mask.
CLEAN YOUR MASK REGULARLY
Cloth face masks should be washed after each use.
hand wash with warm soapy water using your normal detergent
Once clean and thoroughly dry it can be reused. To avoid contaminating your freshly cleaned mask, try to keep it away from common surfaces around the house and store it in a paper bag, avoiding plastic bags and containers that lock in moisture.