You should always follow the baseline mask guidance for where you live and the businesses you enter.

Beyond that, here’s when to wear a mask.

In states likeCaliforniaandNevada, people in certain counties must wear masks in public spaces.

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Ask yourself these 3 questions to know when to wear a mask

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Am I fully vaccinated?If the answer is no, then wear a mask.

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Masks act as a barrier to prevent these droplets from reaching others.

So we need to use it in conjunction with other mitigation efforts to decrease our risk.

Variants occur when the virus is transmitted from person to person.

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As COVD-19 guidance continues to evolve, mask-wearing is one very important piece in our COVID-19 protection toolkit.

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