While it may not be “pleasant” to wear them, face masks will certainly play an important role as businesses ramp back up. Here are some things to consider when devising your company’s face mask policy.
• The virus can spread between people interacting in close proximity (ex: speaking, coughing, or sneezing), even if those people are not exhibiting symptoms.
• The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings when:
– In public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (ex: grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission
– Showing symptoms of the Coronavirus to help prevent the spread of the disease to others
– Working as a health workers or taking care of someone in a close setting. If you are wanting to find out more information regarding mask use, check out the CDC’s website for more details at www.cdc.gov, or check with your healthcare provider.