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How to Safely Wear a Mask

The Importance of Face Masks

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cloth face coverings are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with every day preventive actions and social distancing in public settings.

How to Safely Use a Mask

The CDC recommends using cloth masks. N95 or surgical masks should be reserved for medical workers.
Before putting on a mask, clean your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer.
Cover your mouth and nose with the mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
Avoid touching the mask while using it. If you do, follow the steps to clean your hands again.
To remove the mask:

unfasten from behind without touching the front
clean hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based rub

Learn more about the CDC's recommendation's regarding the use of cloth face coverings, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.

Do's & Don'ts of Wearing a Mask

With more businesses opening up across the country, proper mask-wearing becomes more and more important. Follow these tips:

Don't wear mask covering only the tip of your nose

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