CDC announces key moments to wear your facial mask
Put yours during these three moments.
With facial mask mandates in some states and the CDC confirming that they prevent the propagation of COVID-19, is now the time to wear a regularly. But when exactly? The CDC has just published more details on when they are needed. "Your fabric face blanket can help protect others," said the agency. "Their fabric face cover can protect you." Click to discover when you should wear yours.
In public
"Fabric coatings are the most likely to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when they are widely used by people in public contexts," explains the CDC. "Wearing a combination of fabric face will help protect people around you, including those at a higher risk of crowded Covid-19 and workers who often come into close contact with other people (for example, in stores and restaurants).
Sick and interact with others at home
Because coronavirus can be spread via droplets, if you are sick, you can spread the virus to others. Even if you do not have coronaviruses, it is better to wear a mask, infect another person with anything can weaken their immune system and make them more susceptible to the virus.
Take care of someone sick at home
Just as you do not want to infect others, others can infect you. Wear a mask if you care about someone who is sick.
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Fabric coatings should not be worn by
- Children under 2 years
- Anyone who has trouble breathing
- Anyone who can not take the cover without the help of another person (for example a person who is unconscious or paralyzed), according to the CDC.
How to stay healthy where you are
As for yourself: stay healthy, no matter where you live, avoid crowds (and bars and evenings of the house), wear a face mask, practice it with social distance, only manage Essential Races, wash your hands regularly, disinfect frequently affected areas and cross this pandemic at your healthier, do not miss these37 places you are most likely to catch coronavirus.