Take Steps to Protect Yourself
Masking and COVID-19 Transmission
Masks are still effective tools to reduce the risk of spreading or being exposed to COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses. Masks protect you and others by reducing the amount of droplets that enter the air when someone coughs, sneezes, talks, sings or breathes.
Our recommendations on when most people should wear a mask change based on the level of COVID-19 spreading in the community. Currently, we are at a low level of COVID-19 community transmission.
To reduce your risk of getting COVID-19, consider still wearing a mask in crowded indoor public settings, such as on public transit, at large events, and when shopping in crowded stores.
Consider wearing a mask if you are at high risk for severe COVID-19 or are around others who are.
Always wear a mask if you're sick and unable to separate from others, and for 10 days after you have COVID-19.
Always wear a mask for 10 days after being exposed to someone who has COVID-19.
Wear a high-quality mask, such as a KN95, KF94 or N95, for the best protection from COVID-19.