Wearing a cloth face covering CORRECTLY can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others. When you go out on essential trips, follow these “do’s”. If you have a child, remember those under age 2 should not wear a face covering. See: https://bit.ly/2R9av5m | CDC

Dr. Betsey Tilson, State Health Director and Chief Medical Officer for NCDHHS, shows you how to properly wear, handle and care for your cloth face covering. And remember, as cases continue to rise in NC, reduce your and others’ risk from #COVID19 by practicing all 3 W's. WEAR a cloth covering over your nose and mouth, WASH your hands or use hand sanitizer and WAIT 6 feet from others and avoid close contact. #StayStrongNC #COVID19NC | NC Department of Health and Human Services

Great idea! Thanks to Canberran Eilleen Eugenio for this little demonstration of how to turn a silk scarf into a face mask. It's a great idea for when you may not have any masks on hand. Following the news that Woolworths is asking its customers to wear face coverings from August 3, we're all looking for more ways to stay safe and do the right thing. While medical-grade masks are recommended for healthcare workers, the rest of us can turn to fabric masks, and the best protection comes from those