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
Mask Wearing & COVID-19 -
English (PDF)
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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
Upgrade Your 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).āā
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ā   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.
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Upgrade Your Child's Mask
ā Suggested Messaging: An effective mask that protects your child from #COVID19 at school should have the following: āļø Good fit and filtration. āļø Snug fit to the face, covering both the mouth and nose. āļø No gaps around the edges. āļø Material that filters air well enough to block viruses. Learn more about masking tips for your child here: https://bit.ly/CDPH_Kids_Masking
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ā 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
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ā 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
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Kindness is Always Welcome ā Spanish
 āSuggested 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.
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 āSuggested Messaging: No todas las mascarillas ofrecen la misma protección contra el COVID-19. Una mascarilla eficaz tiene buen ajuste y filtración (N95/KN95/KF94). āāSeleccionar una mascarilla con buen ajuste y protección ayudarĆ” a mejorar la protección 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.
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Upgrade Your Mask ā Spanish
ā  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 filtración (N95/KN95/KF94). TambiĆ©n es una buena opción usar doble mascarilla (una quirĆŗrgica y una de tela encima).
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Upgrage your Child's Mask ā Spanish
ā Suggested Messaging: Una mascarilla eficaz, que proteja a tu hijo de #COVID19 en la escuela, debe tener lo siguiente:
āļø Buen ajuste y filtración.
āļø Ajuste preciso a la cara, que cubra tanto la boca como la nariz.
āļø No tener espacio alrededor de los bordes.
āļø Material que filtre el aire lo suficientemente bien como para bloquear los virus.
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ā 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.
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ā Suggested Messaging: Una mascarilla eficaz debe tener buen ajuste y filtración, sin embargo, una mascarilla de mĆ”s alta calidad, que tu hijo pueda usar cómodamente, 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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