Wearing a Mask

CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

• Masks may help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others.
• Masks are most likely to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when they are widely used by people in public settings.
• Masks should NOT be worn by children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

Wear your Mask Correctly

• Wear a mask in public settings when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when it may be difficult for you to stay six feet apart
• Wear a mask correctly for maximum protection
• Wash your hands before putting on your mask
• Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin
• Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face
• Make sure you can breathe easily

Following activities in the community setting such as going to the Dr.’s office, riding a bus or other public transportation, going to the grocery store, going to a park, etc. Reflect on ways that you tried to keep yourself and others safe.

These questions can help you evaluate your safety practices

Did I wear a mask in public?

• If so, how did it make me feel?
• If not, what can I do differently to wear a mask next time?

COVID-19: Considerations for Wearing Masks. (n.d.). Retrieved October 17, 2020, from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html