Under which circumstances are people not required to wear a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Under which circumstances are people not required to wear a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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• while eating, drinking, or taking medication for brief periods of time;• while communicating, for brief periods of time, with a person who is hearing impaired when the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication;• if, on an aircraft, wearing of oxygen masks is needed because of loss of cabin pressure or other event affecting aircraft ventilation;• if unconscious (for reasons other than sleeping), incapacitated, unable to be awakened, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance; or• when necessary to temporarily remove the mask to verify one’s identity such as during Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening or when asked to do so by the ticket or gate agent or any law enforcement official.

Which kind of mask should I wear during COVID-19?

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In many circumstances, cloth masks or medical procedure masks work well for community use.Examples might include:● Talking with neighbors when you are outdoors and are at least six feet away● Going to a park, as long as you are able to stay at least six feet away from people who do not live with youFor situations when you are in close contact with people who do not live with you, a mask option that provides a higher level of protection (improved fit and/or improved filtration) should be considered.These situations might include● Going to the grocery store● Visiting the doctor● Working at a job where you are exposed to people who do not live with you and you are not always able to maintain at least six feet of distance from others

What are the CDC’s recommendations for wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic at work place?

• Wear a mask in public settings, especially where staying 6 feet apart (about two arm lengths) is not possible. Interacting without wearing a mask increases your risk of getting infected.• Wearing a mask does not replace the need to practice social distancing.• Wear masks to help keep from getting and spreading COVID-19.

When is a cloth face covering not appropriate at work during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Cloth face coverings can prevent the wearer from spreading COVID-19 to others, but they may not always be appropriate. Employees should consider using an alternative under certain conditions at work, including:• If they have trouble breathing.• If they are unable to remove it without help.• If it interferes with vision, glasses, or eye protection.• If straps, strings, or other parts of the covering could get caught in equipment.• If other work hazards associated with wearing the covering are identified and cannot be addressed without removal of the face covering.Cloth face coverings should not be worn if their use creates a new risk (e.g., interferes with driving or vision, contributes to heat-related illness) that exceeds their benefit of slowing the spread of the virus.