The public has been urged to remember several rules when wearing a face mask.

The advice, shared by Cumbria Police, will increase the effectiveness of masks in protecting the wearer from coronavirus.

Advice included:

*Wash your hands before wearing it

*Change the face cover when it becomes damp or humid

*Never re-use without washing it

*Never share a face cover

Wearing a face covering will become compulsory in shops and supermarkets from Friday, July 24.

Anyone not adhering to the new rules may receive a £100 fine.

Get more advice on face coverings at www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own