Improve the fit and filtration of your mask to reduce the spread of COVID-19
Advanced Search
Select up to three search categories and corresponding keywords using the fields to the right. Refer to the Help section for more detailed instructions.

Search our Collections & Repository

For very narrow results

When looking for a specific result

Best used for discovery & interchangable words

Recommended to be used in conjunction with other fields

Dates

to

Document Data
Library
People
Clear All
Clear All

For additional assistance using the Custom Query please check out our Help Page

i

i

Up-to-date Information

Up-to-Date Info: To find the latest CDC information on this topic go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

Improve the fit and filtration of your mask to reduce the spread of COVID-19

Filetype[PDF-523.92 KB]


English
Details Supporting Files You May Also Like

Details:

  • Corporate Authors:
    National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
  • Description:
    Updated Feb. 10, 2021

    Correct and consistent mask use is a critical step everyone can take to reduce their risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. Masks work best when everyone wears them, but not all masks provide the same protection. How well a mask fits, how well it filters the air, and how many layers it has are all important to consider when choosing which mask to wear. Wearing a mask around people who do not live with you or when someone in your house is sick is now even more critical with the increased spread of new COVID-19 variants, some of which appear to spread more easily and quickly than the original virus that causes COVID-19.

  • Content Notes:
    Types of Masks -- Ways to Increase Mask Protection: Improve Fit and Filtration -- How to Improve Fit -- How to Improve Filtration -- Things to Watch Out for When Improving Mask Fit and Filtration -- Choosing a Mask for Different Situations -- Choosing and Wearing a Mask is Just One of Many Strategies to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19.
  • Subjects:
  • Document Type:
    Webpage
  • Collection(s):
  • Main Document Checksum:
  • Download URL:
  • File Type:

You May Also Like

Checkout today's featured content at stacks.cdc.gov