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U.S. Surgeon General

Surgeon_General

(1/6) I still regularly get asked Qs about

. Follow along to learn why you should #WearAMask, what to look for/avoid in one, and how to remove & clean it.

When we wear a

, we’re protecting those around us from possible spread of #COVID19. #COVIDStopsWithMe #LaborDayWeekend

(1/6) I still regularly get asked Qs about . Follow along to learn why you should #WearAMask, what to look for/avoid in one, and how to remove & clean it. When we wear a , we’re protecting those around us from possible spread of #COVID19. #COVIDStopsWithMe #LaborDayWeekend

(2/6) There are a lot of different masks out there today. When you #WearAMask, follow these do’s and don’ts!

(3/6) When you #WearAMask, be sure to do so correctly. Both your

and

should be covered. Your mask should fit snugly against the side of your face and be secure under your chin.

(3/6) When you #WearAMask, be sure to do so correctly. Both your and should be covered. Your mask should fit snugly against the side of your face and be secure under your chin.

(4/6) Knowing how to take off your mask is important too. Follow these

steps to safely remove your mask.

(5/6) Masks should be washed regularly, just like any other article of clothing you wear. Here’s what you need to know: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-wash-cloth-face-coverings.html

You can wash your mask w/ regular detergent and other laundry

Use warmest wash & dry settings (as appropriate for the fabric)

(5/6) Masks should be washed regularly, just like any other article of clothing you wear. Here’s what you need to know: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-wash-cloth-face-coverings.html You can wash your mask w/ regular detergent and other laundry Use warmest wash & dry settings (as appropriate for the fabric)

(6/6) Have more questions about how to #WearAMask & clean it? Be sure to check out @CDCgov’s overview here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html

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