Can wearing a mask protect me from getting COVID-19?
  • If you are sick:  You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. People who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room.
  • If you are not sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers

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1. How can I prevent myself and others from getting it?
2. Can wearing a mask protect me from getting COVID-19?
3. Should I make homemade sanitizer?
4. Are household cleaners and disinfectants effective against COVID-19?
5. Should I avoid public spaces?
6. What does isolation and quarantine mean, and when will that happen?