The Paranting guide to wearing face coverings

A little light relief in the midst of the Omicron wave

Words: Felice Southwell. Images: iStock.

Here we go again.

However, instead of focusing on doom and gloom, here at Paranting we want to lift up your spirits in light of recent news of the Omicron (O-me-cron) variant.

We've come up with our own totally serious guide to wearing masks.

It's not at all a futile attempt to shade those who refuse to wear them without any exemption...

So here it is, nine ways to wear your mask, Paranting style:

1. Make sure your mask covers your nose and mouth:

Mainly so you can stop yourself yelling at the COVID-complainers and breathing in their scepticism.

You’ll probably breathe in some flat-earth theory too if you’re not careful.

It'll also save you from being told to smile, ladies.

2. If you’re exempt from wearing a mask, carry on holding your head high and staying safe:

True paranters won’t make you prove it or ask you why. We know you’re scared and we love you.

Unfortunately, being a parent to a toddler isn't an exemption.

3. One for the boobed people—at least a…