Scientific research shows that preventative measures such as hand washing and wearing cloth coverings over the nose and mouth are effective ways to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our communities by lowering risk of exposure to COVID-19.
That’s why yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper announced that coverings over their nose and mouth must be worn when people are in both indoor and outdoor public spaces. This step, in addition to encouraging people to stay six feet apart, wash hands, and stay home when ill, will help us
- protect our families, friends and neighbors from getting seriously ill, and
- restore our economy and get people back to work and get our children back to school.
Growing evidence shows that cloth face coverings, when worn consistently, can decrease the spread of COVID-19, especially among people who are not yet showing symptoms of the virus. Do your part to help the community fight this virus. Wash your hands, wear your mask!
You can find more information about the new cloth covering Executive Order in this press release [governor.nc.gov] and answers to frequently asked questions in this Guidance [files.nc.gov] and FAQS [files.nc.gov].
Source: NC Department of Health and Human Services