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Important Information About Your Cloth Face Coverings
As COVID-19 continues to spread within the United States, CDC has recommended additional measures to prevent the spread
of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In the context of community transmission, CDC recommends that you:
Stay at home as
much as possible
6 ft
Practice social distancing
(remaining at least 6 feet
away from others)
Clean your
hands often
In addition, CDC also recommends that everyone wear cloth face coverings when leaving their homes,
regardless of whether they have fever or symptoms of COVID-19. This is because of evidence that
people with COVID-19 can spread the disease, even when they don’t have any symptoms. Cloth face
coverings should not 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 cloth face coverings work
Cloth face coverings prevent the person wearing the mask from spreading respiratory droplets when
talking, sneezing, or coughing. If everyone wears a cloth face covering when out in public, such as going
to the grocery store, the risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 can be reduced for the community. Since people
can spread the virus before symptoms start, or even if people never have symptoms, wearing a cloth face
covering can protect others around you. Face coverings worn by others protect you from getting the virus
from people carrying the virus.
How cloth face coverings are different from other types of masks
Cloth face coverings are NOT the same as the medical facemasks, surgical masks, or
respirators (such as N95 respirators) worn by healthcare personnel, first responders,
and workers in other industries. These masks and respirators are personal protective
equipment (PPE). Medical PPE should be used by healthcare personnel and first
responders for their protection. Healthcare personnel and first responders should not
wear cloth face coverings instead of PPE when respirators or facemasks are indicated.
N95 respirator
Cloth covering
General considerations for the use of cloth face coverings
When using a cloth face covering, make sure:
• The mouth and nose are fully covered
• The covering fits snugly against the
sides of the face so there are no gaps
• You do not have any difficulty
breathing while wearing the cloth
face covering
• The cloth face covering can be tied or
otherwise secured to prevent slipping
Avoid touching your face as much as possible. Keep the covering
clean. Clean hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand
sanitizer immediately, before putting on, after touching or
adjusting, and after removing the cloth face covering. Don’t
share it with anyone else unless it’s washed and dried first.
You should be the only person handling your covering.
Laundry instructions will depend on the cloth used to make
the face covering. In general, cloth face coverings should
be washed regularly (e.g., daily and whenever soiled) using
water and a mild detergent, dried completely in a hot dryer, and
stored in a clean container or bag.
For more information, go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-faq.html
cdc.gov/coronavirus
CS 316651-A 05/04/2020