An ambulance service has warned Brits about a common face mask mistake that could spread bacteria, viruses and germs.
People must now wear a face covering in shopping centres, banks, takeaway outlets, sandwich shops and supermarkets under new regulations.
A report recently published by the Royal Society suggests that even basic homemade face coverings can reduce transmission if enough people wear them when in public.
But East Midlands Ambulance Service has asked people to not make a common mistake when wearing a face covering.
Posting an image on Facebook they said: "This graphic helps to explain the importance of not pulling your mask down to your chin.
"Make sure you either have it on or off - never around your chin or neck."
The graphic shows how when wearing a face covering, your chin becomes an 'exposed area'.
By pulling your mask down to your chin, you are contaminating the inside.
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When you then place it back on your mouth and nose, they may become infected by bacteria, virus or germs.
They advised that when you want to eat, drink or do any activity where you have to remove a mask, to removed it completely.
