Here's the correct way to reuse your disposable face masks safely

Putting your face mask in your pocket in between using it is actually not ideal. Photo: dpa

Surgical masks have become a common sight during the pandemic. Many people who use one to protect against the novel coronavirus stick it in their jacket pocket or hang it on their car’s rear-view mirror when they’re not wearing it.

While the masks are meant for single-use only, can they really be safely reused?