The use of face masks will continue in CDMX until there is a vaccine: learn how to keep it clean

Since late 2019, a new type of coronavirus began to spread from Wuhan, China, to the rest of the world.Since then, the main measures to combat the disease have been basic: washing hands, avoiding touching the face, and avoiding crowds, in addition to maintaining a healthy distance and staying home as much as possible.More than six months after the covid-19 appeared, there is still no vaccine to protect us against this virus, so the head of government, Claudia Sheinbaum, announced in a video press conference that the use of face masks will continue in Mexico City until one is available.Sheinbaum stated that CDMX is where the most tests are conducted and, therefore, has the most confirmed cases, while regarding the use of face masks, she noted: “our job is to continue insisting on the use of face masks; we believe it is essential, that it is a means of protection and prevention; the new normal means wearing face masks permanently until we have a vaccine.”So, the face mask is a vital accessory at this moment, and there is a wide variety to choose from; there is even a transparent one available, but the most common and practical ones, because they can be reused, are fabric masks. These masks, when made with several layers and covering the mouth and nose well, are very efficient.However, they also require certain maintenance, so if you are a user of this type of mask, it is important to know how to keep it clean. Always remember to wash your hands before putting it on and before taking it off.You can wash it in a washing machine or by hand. If you do it in a washing machine, do it inside a delicate laundry bag so it doesn't get damaged with other garments, and simply use laundry detergent and hot water.If you do it by hand, first soak it in hot soapy water for 5 minutes. Once the water is warm, wash and rinse it. You can also boil it for 1 minute after washing.The use of the face mask works more as protection for others than for oneself, so it is very important that we all use it.