You are protecting your community by wearing a mask<\/h2>\n
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, more public places are requiring the use of face masks. Wearing a mask is an extra step in reducing the spread of droplets that may contain the virus. You’ve heard it before, but we’ll say it again: wearing a mask is an extra step in reducing the spread of droplets that may contain the virus. By wearing a mask when you can’t physically separate yourself from others and frequently washing your hands, you’re protecting your community and our most vulnerable members. <\/p>\n
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Masks can help you avoid touching your face<\/h2>\n
We could all use some assistance with this one. Touching our faces is instinctive, and most of the time we are unaware of it. By wearing a mask in public places, we limit the direct contact of touching our nose and mouth, which is the primary source of infection with viruses like COVID-19. We can help prevent the spread of illness by following proper hand hygiene protocols and cleaning our hands before and after using masks. When wearing a mask, there are three things you should keep in mind: <\/p>\n
While your mask is on your face, do not touch the outside of it.<\/p>\n
While wearing your mask, do not pull it below your chin.<\/p>\n
Allowing the mask to become loose increases your risk of cross-contamination.<\/p>\n
Masks serve as a reminder to keep a physical distance<\/h2>\n
The simple act of seeing masks in crowded places serves as a reminder to keep our distance. Although masks are useful when physically distancing is not possible, the visual allows us to be mindful and maintain our space from those outside our bubble, even when we are both wearing masks.<\/p>\n
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Masks aid in limiting the spread of germs between people, objects, and surfaces<\/h2>\n
Wearing a mask not only reduces the spread of droplets from yourself to others, but it also limits droplets to objects that people may touch. Even if you are not coughing or sneezing, your speech can allow droplets to spread on items you are unaware others are touching, which is why disinfecting frequently touched surfaces as well as wearing a mask is recommended. <\/p>\n
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Buying a community mask can help support local businesses<\/h2>\n
Many businesses have shifted their focus to meet supply and demand. By purchasing a community mask, you are also assisting in the survival of businesses worldwide during the global pandemic. Thank you for reading. If you find it helpful, please share it with friends.<\/p>\n
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