![]() Masks should completely cover your nose and mouth and fit snugly against the sides of your face without gaps.Choose a mask that has two or more layers of washable, breathable fabric and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out of the top.Masks and respirators should not be worn by children younger than 2 years.Gaps can be caused by choosing the wrong size or type of mask and when a mask is worn with facial hair. Gaps can let air with respiratory droplets leak in and out around the edges of the mask. When choosing a mask, look at how well it fits.A respirator may be considered in certain situations and by certain people when greater protection is needed or desired. A mask or respirator will be less effective if it fits poorly or if you wear it improperly or take it off frequently. A respirator has better filtration, and if worn properly the whole time it is in use, can provide a higher level of protection than a cloth or procedural mask.Wearing a highly protective mask or respirator may be most important for certain higher risk situations, or by some people at increased risk for severe disease. While all masks and respirators provide some level of protection, properly fitted respirators provide the highest level of protection.The most important thing is to make sure it fits snugly to your face and is thick enough to block light. Cloth Masks can be made from a variety of fabrics and many types of cloth masks are available.They are sometimes referred to as surgical masks or medical procedure masks. ![]() Disposable procedure masks are widely available.The state of Colorado is providing free KN95 masks at certain locations throughout the state.You should throw away and replace your mask if it gets dirty, wet, or damaged, if it becomes hard to breathe through the mask, or if it no longer forms a tight seal against your face.They work best if they form a tight seal around your face without any gaps.When properly worn, they provide the highest level of protection from infectious particles of the virus that causes COVID-19. ![]() The most widely available are N95 respirators, but other types (N99, N100, P95, P99, P100, R95, R99, and R100) offer the same or better protection as an N95 respirator.
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