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Important information about your cloth face coverings

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    As COVID-19 continues to spread within the United States, CDC has recommended additional measures to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In the context of community transmission, CDC recommends that you:

    • Stay at home as possible

    • Practice social distancing much as possible (remaining at least 6 feet away from others)

    • Clean your hands often

    For more information, go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-faq.html

    cdc.gov/coronavirus

    CS 316651-A 05/04/2020

    cloth-face-coverings-information.pdf

  • Content Notes:
    How cloth face coverings work -- How cloth face coverings are different from other types of masks -- General considerations for the use of cloth face coverings.
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