Masking and COVID-19

Effective mask wearing is an essential tool in California's fight against COVID-19. Masks help protect the mask wearer and others from virus exposure.

An effective mask offers good fit and filtration.

Use this toolkit to better understand how effective mask wearing helps reduce the spread of COVID-19.

See the state's Guidance on the Use of Face Coverings and also Get the Most Out of Masking and Masking Tips for Children.

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

Fact Sheets

Use the following fact sheets to share current California masking guidance and masking tips for children.

When Do You Need Your Mask? - English (PDF)​, Spanish (PDF), Arabic (PDF), Armenian (PDF), Chinese Simplified (PDF), Chinese Traditional (PDF), Hmong (PDF), Khmer (PDF), Korean (PDF), Punjabi (PDF), Russian (PDF), Tagalog (PDF), Thai (PDF), Vietnamese (PDF)

Masking Tips for Children – English (PDF)​, Spanish (PDF)

Customizable Flyers

These customizable flyers were created by CDPH for use by Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs). They do not necessarily reflect current CDPH masking guidance, but may be used by LHJ public information officers to communicate local masking guidance to their communities.

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Please Wear a Mask Indoors (Single man) – English (.docx), Spanish (.docx)

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Please Wear a Mask Indoors (Small group) – English (.docx), Spanish (.docx)

Social Media

Use the following images and message on social media.

Click on each image to enlarge, then right click and "save as."​

Kindness is Always Welcome Carousel Messages

		​Suggested Message:  Masks may no longer required in schools or child care facilities, but they are still strongly recommended to help protect your children, family, and community against COVID-19.
		​​Suggested Message:  Masks may no longer required in schools or child care facilities, but they are still strongly recommended to help protect your children, family, and community against COVID-19.
		​​Suggested Message:  Masks may no longer required in schools or child care facilities, but they are still strongly recommended to help protect your children, family, and community against COVID-19.
		​​Suggested Message:  Masks may no longer required in schools or child care facilities, but they are still strongly recommended to help protect your children, family, and community against COVID-19.
		​​Suggested Message:  Masks may no longer required in schools or child care facilities, but they are still strongly recommended to help protect your children, family, and community against COVID-19.
		​Suggested Message:  Masks may no longer required in schools or child care facilities, but they are still strongly recommended to help protect your children, family, and community against COVID-19.
		​Suggested Message:  Masks may no longer required in schools or child care facilities, but they are still strongly recommended to help protect your children, family, and community against COVID-19.
		​Suggested Message:  Masks may no longer required in schools or child care facilities, but they are still strongly recommended to help protect your children, family, and community against COVID-19.

Upgrade Your Mask

	​Suggested Message: #COVID19 is still with us. Thanks for masking up, California. Please wear the best mask you can – especially in indoor settings or when traveling. Choose a mask with good fit and filtration (N95 and KN95 masks are best). Double masking is also good (a surgical mask plus a cloth mask on top).
​	​Suggested Message: #COVID19 is still with us. Thanks for masking up, California. Please wear the best mask you can – especially in indoor settings or when traveling. Choose a mask with good fit and filtration (N95 and KN95 masks are best). Double masking is also good (a surgical mask plus a cloth mask on top).​
	​Suggested Message:  #COVID19 is still with us. Thanks for masking up, California. Please wear the best mask you can – especially in indoor settings or when traveling. Choose a mask with good fit and filtration (N95 and KN95 masks are best). Double masking is also good (a surgical mask plus a cloth mask on top).
​	​Suggested Message:  Thanks for masking up, California. It's time to level up your protection against #COVID19. Choose a mask with good fit and filtration (N95 and KN95 masks are best). Double masking is also good (a surgical mask plus a cloth mask on top).
	​Suggested Message: Thanks for masking up, California. It’s time to level up your protection against #COVID19. Choose a mask with good fit and filtration (N95 and KN95 masks are best). Double masking is also good (a surgical mask plus a cloth mask on top).
​	​Suggested Message: To help slow the spread and protect yourself and others, upgrade your mask. Wear an N95, KF94, or KN95 if you can, especially in crowded public settings. Learn more about how to get the most out of masking: https://bit.ly/MaskingCDPH

Upgrade Your Child's Mask

	​Suggested Message: An effective mask that protects your child from #COVID19 at school should have the following: ☑️ Good fit and filtration. ☑️ Snug fit to the face, covering both the mouth and nose. ☑️ No gaps around the edges. ☑️ Material that filters air well enough to block viruses. Learn more about masking tips for your child here: https://bit.ly/CDPH_Kids_Masking
	​Suggested Message: An effective mask has both good fit and filtration. However, the highest quality mask that your child will comfortably wear is better than no mask at all. Learn more about masking tips for your child here: https://bit.ly/CDPH_Kids_Masking
	​Suggested Message: 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

When Are Masks Required

	​Suggested Message: Masks should still be worn by everyone, regardless of vaccination status, in state and local shelters and correctional and detention centers. Face coverings should cover one’s mouth and nose, to learn more about updated masking guidance visit https://bit.ly/3sMoBM4
	​Suggested Message: Face coverings that cover the mouth and nose are still required for everyone in healthcare settings, regardless of vaccination status. Learn more about masking guidance visit https://bit.ly/3sMoBM4

 

Kindness is Always Welcome – Spanish

	​Suggested Messaging:  Usar mascarillas en las escuelas y guarderías ya no es requerido, pero aún es altamente recomendado para ayudar a proteger a tus hijos, familia y comunidad contra el COVID-19
	​ Suggested Messaging:  Usar mascarillas en las escuelas y guarderías ya no es requerido, pero aún es altamente recomendado para ayudar a proteger a tus hijos, familia y comunidad contra el COVID-19
	​Suggested Messaging:  Usar mascarillas en las escuelas y guarderías ya no es requerido, pero aún es altamente recomendado para ayudar a proteger a tus hijos, familia y comunidad contra el COVID-19
	​Suggested Messaging:  Usar mascarillas en las escuelas y guarderías ya no es requerido, pero aún es altamente recomendado para ayudar a proteger a tus hijos, familia y comunidad contra el COVID-19
	​Suggested Messaging:  Usar mascarillas en las escuelas y guarderías ya no es requerido, pero aún es altamente recomendado para ayudar a proteger a tus hijos, familia y comunidad contra el COVID-19
	​Suggested Messaging:  Usar mascarillas en las escuelas y guarderías ya no es requerido, pero aún es altamente recomendado para ayudar a proteger a tus hijos, familia y comunidad contra el COVID-19
	​Suggested Messaging:  Usar mascarillas en las escuelas y guarderías ya no es requerido, pero aún es altamente recomendado para ayudar a proteger a tus hijos, familia y comunidad contra el COVID-19

Upgrade Your Mask – Spanish

	​Suggested Message: Para ayudar a desacelerar la propagación, protegerte y proteger a los demás, mejora tu mascarilla.  Usa una N95, KF94 o KN95 si puedes, especialmente en lugares públicos llenos de gente. Obtén más información sobre cómo obtener el mayor provecho de tu mascarilla: https://bit.ly/MaskingCDPH
	​Suggested Message: #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 (las N95 y KN95 son las mejores). También es una buena opción usar doble mascarilla (una quirúrgica y una de tela encima).
	Suggested Message:​#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 (las N95 y KN95 son las mejores). También es una buena opción usar doble mascarilla (una quirúrgica y una de tela encima).
	​Suggested Message:​#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 (las N95 y KN95 son las mejores). También es una buena opción usar doble mascarilla (una quirúrgica y una de tela encima).
	​Suggested Message:​#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 (las N95 y KN95 son las mejores). También es una buena opción usar doble mascarilla (una quirúrgica y una de tela encima).
	​Suggested Message: Gracias por usar mascarilla, California. Es momento de mejorar tu protección contra #COVID19. Elige una con buen ajuste y filtración (las N95 y KN95 son los mejores). También es una buena opción usar doble mascarilla (una quirúrgica y una de tela encima).

Upgrage your Child's Mask – Spanish