WHY WEAR CLOTH FACE COVERINGS?

Why wear cloth face coverings?

According to the CDC, a cloth face covering may not protect the wearer, but it may keep the wearer from spreading the virus to others.

COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Studies and evidence on infection control report that these droplets usually travel around 6 feet (about two arms lengths).

Wear cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and gas stations.

Cloth face coverings may slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others.
Cloth face coverings can be made from household items.

Help us reopen BCSD safely and responsibly.

The students in the photo attend Alturas Elementary. During Distance Learning, Alturas students participated in several Engineering and Design projects, including making home made masks. To learn more and see more photos, click here.