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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 Should you Wear a Mask Fact Sheet preview

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 Kids Fact Sheet Preview

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

Mask or no mask kindness always welcome
My best friend has asthma
​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.

Mask or no mask kindness is always welcome
my little brother isn't vaccinated
​​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.

mask or no mask kindness always welcome
my little sister isn't vaccinated
​​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.

Mask or no mask kindness always wlecome
my cousin has a health condition
​​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.

Mask or no mask kindness always welcome
my mom says I'll be safer with a mask
​​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.

Mask or no mask kindness always welcome
my friend is goin through chemo
​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.

Mask or no mask kindness always wlecome
I live with my grandparents
​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.

Mask or no mask, kindness is always welcome
Masking up makes me more comfortable
​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

Upgrade your mask for better protection.
​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).
​Upgrade your mask for better protection
​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).​
upgrade your mask for better protection.
​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).
​Level up
​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).
Level up. Upgrade your mask for better protection
​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).
​Upgrade your mask
​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

Upgrade your child's mask for better protection
​Suggested Message:
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
Upgrade your child's mask for better protection
​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
upgrade your child's mask for better protection
​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

wear a mask if you're in a state or local shelter
​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
wear a mask if you're in a hospital setting
​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

Con o sin mascarilla amabilidad siempre bienvenida

​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


Con o sin mascarilla amabilidad siempre bienvenida
​

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


Con o sin mascarilla amabilidad siempre bienvenida

​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


Con o sin mascarilla amabilidad siempre bienvenida
​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


Con o sin mascarilla amabilidad siempre bienvenida
​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


Con o sin mascarilla amabilidad siempre bienvenida
​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


Con o sin mascarilla amabilidad siempre bienvenida
​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



Upgrade Your Mask – Spanish

Mejora tu mascarilla para una mayor procetccion.

​Suggested Message: Para ayudar a desacelerar la propagación, protegerte y proteger a los demĆ”s, mejora tu mascarilla.  Usa una N95, KF94 o KN95 si puedes, especialmente en lugares pĆŗblicos llenos de gente. ObtĆ©n mĆ”s información sobre cómo obtener el mayor provecho de tu mascarilla: https://bit.ly/MaskingCDPH

Mejora tu mascarilla para una mayor procetccion.
​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). TambiĆ©n es una buena opción usar doble mascarilla (una quirĆŗrgica y una de tela encima).
Mejora tu mascarilla para una mayor procetccion.

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). TambiĆ©n es una buena opción usar doble mascarilla (una quirĆŗrgica y una de tela encima). 

Mejora tu mascarilla para una mayor procetccion.
​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). TambiĆ©n es una buena opción usar doble mascarilla (una quirĆŗrgica y una de tela encima).
Mejora tu mascarilla para una mayor procetccion.
​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). TambiĆ©n es una buena opción usar doble mascarilla (una quirĆŗrgica y una de tela encima).
Con mƔscara o sin mƔscara, la amabilidad siempre es bienvenida

​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). TambiĆ©n es una buena opción usar doble mascarilla (una quirĆŗrgica y una de tela encima).

Upgrage your Child's Mask – Spanish

para una mayor proteccion
​Suggested Message: Una mascarilla eficaz, que proteja a tu hijo de #COVID19 en la escuela, debe tener lo siguiente:
ā˜‘ļø Buen ajuste y filtración.
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.
Obtén mÔs información sobre los consejos del uso de las mascarillas para tu hijo aquí: https://bit.ly/CDPH_Kids_Masking

kidsmasking-sp-3
​Suggested Message: 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 información sobre cómo elegir la mejor mascarilla para proteger a tu hijo de COVID-19 aquĆ­: https://bit.ly/CDPH_Kids_Masking 


kidsmasking-sp-4

Suggested MessageUna 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 


When are Masks Required – Spanish

Usa una mascarilla si estas en el transporte

​Suggested Message: Todos los que trabajan en lugares de atención mĆ©dica tienen que usar una mascarilla que cubra la boca y la nariz, independientemente de su estado de vacunación. ObtĆ©n mĆ”s información sobre el uso de mascarillas: https://bit.ly/34CNS3y

Usa una mascarilla si estas en el transporte
​Suggested Message:  

Todos deben seguir usando las mascarillas, independientemente de su estado de vacunación, en refugios estatales y locales, asĆ­ como en centros correccionales y de detención. Las mascarillas deben cubrir la boca y la nariz. ObtĆ©n mĆ”s información sobre la guĆ­a actualizada de mascarillas: https://bit.ly/34CNS3y 



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