Due to outbreaks of contagious diseases and instances of environmental pollution, it is important the face needs to be protected. Health agencies have recommended all citizens voluntarily wear a cloth face mask for essential trips out of the house to the grocery store, doctor, farms, markets, or other public places where the 6-foot social distancing rules may be difficult to maintain.

• Wearing a cloth mask might help protect people around you if you happen to be infected with Covid-19 but do not have symptoms yet. (These are Covid-19’s typical symptoms.) Some individuals infected with Covid-19 never show symptoms or do not get very sick
• Basically, these masks mainly help others, not you—though if used properly, a cloth mask may help you avoid touching your face and infecting yourself while out of the house.
• Be sure to frequently wash masks in the washing machine with regular detergent.
• Individuals should be careful not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering and wash hands immediately after removing.