Masks Protect You & Me
Masks Protect You & Me
Masks are a two-way street
![masks-additional-steps An illustration with three boxes, each with a person facing forward and wearing a mask.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20210119225518im_/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/images/your-health/masks/masks-additional-steps.png)
Masks are an additional step to help prevent people from getting and spreading COVID-19. They provide a barrier that keeps respiratory droplets from spreading. Wear a mask and take every day preventive actions in public settings.
![masks-two-way-street An illustration with three boxes. Two of the boxes have a person wearing a mask facing forward and the third box has two people wearing masks and standing under a sign that has two arrows pointed in opposite directions.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20210119225518im_/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/images/your-health/masks/masks-two-way-street.png)
Masks are a two-way street. Masks protect you and me.
![masks-take-care-each-other An illustration with three boxes. Two of the boxes have a person wearing a mask facing forward and the third box has two people wearing masks and painting the wall of a room.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20210119225518im_/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/images/your-health/masks/masks-take-care-each-other.png)
When we all wear masks, we take care of each other and everyone is protected.
![masks-five-steps-protection An illustration with three boxes. Two of the boxes have a person wearing a mask facing forward and the third box has two people wearing masks and playing a game on a table.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20210119225518im_/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/images/your-health/masks/masks-five-steps-protection.png)
Take these 4 steps for the most protection.
- Wear masks
- Stay 6 feet apart
- Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated places
- Wash your hands
Last Updated Jan. 7, 2021