Gloves and Masks During COVID Pandemic

FYI… Regarding the gloves and masks. Yes, I have medical training-EMT-1990’s, Physical Therapy-1980’s.

Many people do not know how to properly remove the gloves and are spreading the germs their gloves picked up. Some are dropping the gloves all over the place, increasing the danger for those who are forced to pick them up. I have also seen people touch their faces with the gloves and masks on. What’s the point in wearing them? And then some people are driving with them on and likely walking into their houses still wearing the dirty gloves. You are spreading the germs from the gloves to your cars, keys, front door, and anything else you are touching.

To remove the gloves safely-pinch the glove at the top of the palm near the wrist to slowly pull the first one off, turning it inside out as it is removed. Use that glove to slowly pull the second one off, turning it inside out and rolling it over the first one. Wash your hands after removing your gloves! Throw the gloves in the garbage for everyone’s safety. Here is a method similar to my instructions, https://youtu.be/3I_kKVNrEMo. I would rather you use the inside-out first glove to remove the second, but the method in the video is ok.

And Masks that you make at home do not really keep you safe. They prevent you from spreading your germs (COVID) to others, keeping them safe. (Only the highest quality medical masks keep the user safe.) Apply the mask securely. When removing the mask do not touch the mask itself. Touch the elastic to remove and throw in trash immediately. Wash your hands! Here are instructions on applying and removing the mask, https://youtu.be/iOnYD3A_XY4

I am not saying not to wear gloves or masks, but please use them wisely for everyone’s safety. It is really sad that with all the recommendations on TV from media and politicians that people should wear masks and gloves, none of them have discussed how to safely apply and remove them.

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