Cloth face coverings are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with every day preventive actions and social distancing in public settings. Wash your hands before putting on your face covering Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face Make sure you can breathe easily When removing, untie the strings behind your head or stretch the ear loops Handle only by the ear loops or ties Fold outside corners together Place covering in the washing machine (learn more about how to wash cloth face coverings) Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth when removing and wash hands immediately after removing. Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020