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Yes, you are still considered a close contact even if you were wearing a mask while you were around someone with COVID-19. Masks are meant to protect other people in case you are infected, and not to protect you from becoming infected.Last updated September 03, 2020Source: Centers for Disease Control and Preventionhttps://4ursurvival.com/mask/ …

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC recommends that everyone wear a mask over their nose and mouth when in the community setting, including during travel if they must travel. This as an additional public health measure people should take to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in addition to (not instead of) social distancing, frequent hand cleaning and other everyday preventive actions. A mask is not intended to protect the wearer but may prevent the spread of virus from the wearer to others. …

Wash your hands before putting on your face coveringPut it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chinTry to fit it snugly against the sides of your faceMake sure you can breathe easilyCDc.govhttps://4ursurvival.com/mask/

When to use a maskWhen and how to wear medical masks to protect against coronavirus?Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.To remove the mask: remove it from …