How should I care for a cloth face covering?

Wash your cloth face covering frequently, ideally after each use, or at least daily. Keep cloth face coverings in a separate paper bag or bin until they can be laundered with detergent and hot water and dried on a hot cycle. If you must re-wear your cloth face covering before washing, wash your hands immediately after putting it back on and avoid touching your face.

Discard cloth face coverings that:

  • No longer cover the nose and mouth
  • Have stretched out or damaged ties or straps
  • Cannot stay on the face
  • Have holes or tears in the fabric

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1. What is a cloth face covering?
2. How well do cloth face coverings work to prevent spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?
3. How should I care for a cloth face covering?
4. Are there precautions I should take with my face covering?
5. How long can I use a paper face covering?
6. What standard is used to determine application of exemptions?
7. I'm not able to wear a face covering for medical condition, mental health reason, or disability. Do I need documentation about why I can't wear a face covering?
8. How long do I need to wear a face covering?
9. Does the face covering requirement apply to worship services?
10. Does the mask requirement apply to businesses that see customers by appointment only?
11. Does the mask ordinance change any operation requirements for hotels/hospitality centers hosting events, i.e. weddings?
12. Does the mask requirement apply to businesses that see customers by appointment only?
13. Does the mask ordinance change any operation requirements for hotels/hospitality centers hosting events, i.e. weddings?
14. Am I required to wear a face covering when I am using public transportation, a taxi or a school bus?
15. Do I need to wear a face covering when I'm just going over to someone's house?
16. Do I need to wear a face covering while walking my dog, out for a jog, etc.?
17. Do individuals that have already tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) still have to wear a face covering?
18. Can I wear a face covering that has a valve?
19. My goggles or glasses fog up when I wear a face covering. What can I do?
20. Is a space that has some open walls considered an outdoor space?
21. Are face coverings required inside gyms and yoga studios?
22. Do I need to wear a face covering while swimming or in a pool?
23. I live in an apartment or condo with multiple units. Am I required to wear a face covering in the common areas (hallways, lobby, etc.)?
24. If I am in an enclosed office alone with a door, do I need to wear a face covering? What about if I work in a cubicle?
25. How do I wear a face covering while I'm eating or at a restaurant?
26. Do I need to wear a face covering when I am picking up food outside using curbside service?
27. Are workers that sleep at their place of employment (for example: EMS, firefighters, paramedics) required to wear face coverings while sleeping?
28. What do I do if I see someone not wearing a face covering, even though they should be?