Covid-19 Prevention
Face masks
Face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, can help prevent transmission of COVID-19.
CDC recommends wearing cloth or fabric face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
Although cloth or fabric masks are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators, which are critical supplies that must be reserved for healthcare workers and other first responders, they can slow the spread of COVID-19.
Note: CDC does not recommend that cloth or fabric face coverings be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
How to Wear a Cloth Face Mask
Cloth face masks should:
- Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
- Be secured with ties or ear loops
- Include multiple layers of fabric
- Allow for breathing without restriction
- Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape
Cloth face masks should:
- Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
- Be secured with ties or ear loops
- Include multiple layers of fabric
- Allow for breathing without restriction
- Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape
Should cloth face masks be washed or cleaned regularly? How regularly?
How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face mask?
How does one safely remove a used cloth face mask?
Resources
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