Reno County Health Department recommends use of cloth masks when out in public

Reno County Health Department joins Governor Laura Kelly, KDHE and CDC in recommending use of cloth face coverings when in public places. The recommendation is for cloth coverings, not N95 or surgical masks which are used by healthcare workers and first responders.
You can find instructions on how to make a cloth mask on the CDC website at www.cdc.gov.
New evidence suggests that some people without COVID-19 symptoms can transmit the virus before getting sick. Using a cloth mask can help keep the virus from spreading from a person who may be infected and is not aware to others they are come in contact with. Wearing a mask should be used along with the following measures:
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