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Masking and COVID-19

Masks are an essential tool in California's fight against COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. Wearing a mask consistently and correctly is one of the best ways to protect yourself from getting COVID-19 or other respiratory infections. 

An effective mask has both good fit and good filtration -  respirators like N95, KN95 and KF94 are best.

Masks remain a critical component for protecting the most vulnerable people in our communities, including older adults, people who are immunocompromised, have certain disabilities or underlying health conditions, and are otherwise at increased risk of getting severe COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. You should also consider masking if: 

  • You or others around you have respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, runny nose and/or sore throat).
  • You've had a significant exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 (wear a mask for 10 days).
  • You're in higher risk settings (e.g. indoor crowded  settings or indoor transportation centers).

Be sure to follow all local health rules, as well as health facility rules. 

Learn more about masking from Get the Most Out of Masking. 

Share the following fact sheets, and social media with your communities. This material is downloadable and shareable.

Fact Sheet

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Mask Wearing & COVID-19 - English (PDF)

Masking Tips for Kids Fact Sheet Previewā€‹

Masking Tips for Children ā€“ English (PDF)ā€‹, Spanish (PDF)

Social Media

Use the following images and message on social media.

Click on each image to enlarge, then right click and "save as."ā€‹

Kindness is Always Welcome 

Mask or no mask, kindness always welcomeMy cousin has a health condition.
Mask or No Mask Kindness Always WecomeI live with my grandparents.
Suggested Messaging: 

Keep kids safe in school. To protect your children, family, and community against COVID-19, stay informed about:

  • Local health rules, which may be more restrictive than statewide rules
  • Your school's masking policies

Upgrade Your Mask

Power Up. Defeat COVID-19 with a vaccine and a good mask
Suggested Messaging: 

#COVID19 is still with us. Protect your community from COVID-19 by wearing a mask with a good fit and filtration (N95/KN95/KF94).ā€‹ā€‹
ā€‹Level one power-up your protection against COVID-19KN95 or KF94 - BetterN95 - Best
Suggested Messaging:

Help slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask with good fit and filtration (N95/KN95/KF94). Make sure to follow local health rules.

Upgrade Your Child's Mask

ā€‹Upgrade your child's mask for better protection
Suggested Messaging:
An effective mask that protects your child from #COVID19 at school should have the following:
ā˜‘ļø Good fit and filtration.
ā˜‘ļø Snug fit to the face, covering both the mouth and nose.
ā˜‘ļø No gaps around the edges.
ā˜‘ļø Material that filters air well enough to block viruses.
Learn more about masking tips for your child here: https://bit.ly/CDPH_Kids_Masking
ā€‹Upgrade your child's mask for better protection
Suggested Messaging:
 An effective mask has both good fit and filtration. Choose the highest quality mask that your child will comfortably wear. Learn more about masking tips for your child here: https://bit.ly/CDPH_Kids_Masking
ā€‹upgrade your child's mask for better protection
Suggested Messaging: 
Knowing what mask to pick for your school-aged child can be a challenge. A good, well-fitting mask helps protect children from COVID-19 and is especially important at school. Learn more about how to choose the best mask to protect your child from COVID-19 here: https://bit.ly/CDPH_Kids_Masking

Kindness is Always Welcome ā€“ Spanish

ā€‹Vivvo con mis abuelitosMi prima tiene una condicion medica
Mi hermanita no esta vacunandaTengo asma

Suggested Messaging: 

Usar mascarillas en las escuelas y guarderĆ­as ya no es requerido, pero aĆŗn es altamente recomendado para ayudar a proteger a tus hijos, familia y comunidad contra el COVID-19.

MaskingLevelUp_sp_02
ā€‹Suggested Messaging:
Ā”Aumenta el nivel! Reduce las probabilidades de exponerte cuando los niveles de COVID-19 en tu comunidad segĆŗn los CDC sean medios o altos, seleccionando una mascarilla (N95/KN95/KF94) y manteniĆ©ndote al dĆ­a con tus vacunas. 
PRIMER NIVEL: AUMENTA TU PROTECCIƓN CONTRA EL COVID-19 KN95 o KN94 ProtecciĆ³n de la Mascarilla Mejor
N95 ProtecciĆ³n de la Mascarilla Ɠptima
ā€‹Suggested Messaging:
No todas las mascarillas ofrecen la misma protecciĆ³n contra el COVID-19. Una mascarilla eficaz tiene buen ajuste y filtraciĆ³n (N95/KN95/KF94). ā€‹ā€‹Seleccionar una mascarilla con buen ajuste y protecciĆ³n ayudarĆ” a mejorar la protecciĆ³n de otros, si estĆ”s infectado, y la tuya, si te expones a una persona infectada. ā€‹
Ten en cuenta el nivel de COVID-19 en la comunidad, para determinar quĆ© tipo de mascarilla debes usar en pĆŗblico. 

Upgrade Your Mask ā€“ Spanish

ā€‹Majora tu mascarilla para una mayor proceccionMajora tu mascarilla para una mayor proceccion
Suggested Messaging:
ā€‹#COVID19 sigue con nosotros. Gracias por usar mascarilla, California. Por favor usa la mejor que puedas, especialmente en interiores o al viajar. Elige una con buen ajuste y filtraciĆ³n (N95/KN95/KF94). TambiĆ©n es una buena opciĆ³n usar doble mascarilla (una quirĆŗrgica y una de tela encima).

Upgrage your Child's Mask ā€“ Spanish

ā€‹Mejora la mascarilla de tu hijo mayor proteccion
Suggested Messaging: 
Una mascarilla eficaz, que proteja a tu hijo de #COVID19 en la escuela, debe tener lo siguiente:
ā˜‘ļø Buen ajuste y filtraciĆ³n.
ā˜‘ļø Ajuste preciso a la cara, que cubra tanto la boca como la nariz.
ā˜‘ļø No tener espacio alrededor de los bordes. 
ā˜‘ļø Material que filtre el aire lo suficientemente bien como para bloquear los virus.
ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre los consejos del uso de las mascarillas para tu hijo aquĆ­: https://bit.ly/CDPH_Kids_Masking
ā€‹Mejora la mascarilla de tu hijo para una mayor proteccion
Suggested Messaging: 
Escoger la mejor mascarilla para que tu hijo use en la escuela, puede ser un desafĆ­o. Una buena mascarilla bien ajustada ayuda a proteger a los niƱos de COVID-19 y es especialmente importante en la escuela.  

ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre cĆ³mo elegir la mejor mascarilla para proteger a tu hijo de COVID-19 aquĆ­: https://bit.ly/CDPH_Kids_Masking
ā€‹Mejora la mascarilla de tu hijo para una mayor proteccion
Suggested Messaging: 
Una mascarilla eficaz debe tener buen ajuste y filtraciĆ³n, sin embargo, una mascarilla de mĆ”s alta calidad, que tu hijo pueda usar cĆ³modamente, es mejor a que ninguna. ObtĆ©n mĆ”s consejos sobre el uso de mascarillas para tu hijo aquĆ­: https://bit.ly/CDPH_Kids_Masking.ā€‹ 

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