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)ā,
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 ā English (PDF)ā,
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.
8.5x11
Please Wear a Mask Indoors (Single man) ā
English (.docx),
Spanish (.docx)
8.5x11
Please Wear a Mask Indoors (Small group) ā 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."ā
Kindness is Always Welcome Carousel Messages

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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.
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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.
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āāSuggested 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.
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āāSuggested 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.
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āāSuggested 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.
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| āSuggested 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.
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| āSuggested 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.
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Upgrade Your Mask

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āSuggested Message: #COVID19 is still with us. Thanks for masking up, California. Please wear the best mask you can ā 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).
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āSuggested Message: #COVID19 is still with us. Thanks for masking up, California. Please wear the best mask you can ā 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).ā
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āSuggested Message: #COVID19 is still with us. Thanks for masking up, California. Please wear the best mask you can ā 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).
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āSuggested 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).
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āSuggested Message: Thanks for masking up, California. Itās 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).
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āSuggested 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
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Upgrade Your Child's Mask