Mask
Choosing the Right Mask Type
Once you are vaccinated, and especially if you are not yet fully vaccinated, choosing the right type of mask helps maximize protection against COVID-19 for you and others.
An effective, well-fitted mask helps contain your respiratory droplets and particles—through which the virus spreads—and protects you from those spread by others. How well a masks works depends on both what material it’s made of and how well it fits and seals to your face.
In general, you should wear a mask that:
- Has two or more layers
- Completely covers your nose and mouth
- Fits snugly against the sides of your face and doesn’t have gaps
- Has a nose wire (metal strip along the top of the mask that helps prevent air from leaking out)
