This document is intended to address frequently asked questions about cloth face coverings. In light of new data about how COVID-19 spreads, along with evidence of widespread COVID-19 illness in communities across the country, CDC recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting.
This is to protect people around you if you are infected but do not have symptoms. A cloth face covering should be worn whenever people are in a community setting, especially in situations where you may be near people.
These settings include grocery stores and pharmacies. These face coverings are not a substitute for social distancing. Cloth face coverings are especially important to wear in public in areas of