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 19 June 2020
How to wear a fabric mask safely
How to wear a 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
How to wear a medical mask safely
Technical guidance
Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19
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. It is intended for individuals in the community, public health and infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals, health care managers, health care workers (HCWs), and community health workers. This updated version includes a section on Advice to decision makers on the use of masks for healthy people in community settings.
Corrigendum - Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19: Interim guidance, 5 June 2020
Previous guidance: Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19: interim guidance, 6 April 2020
Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and considerations during severe shortages
This document summarizes WHO recommendations for the rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE), in health care and community settings, including the handling of cargo. This document is intended for those involved in the distribution and management of PPE, as well as public health authorities and individuals in health care and community settings to understand when PPE use is most appropriate.