COVID-19. Since respirators are in critical supply and the global personal protective equipment (PPE) industry can’t make enough to meet this current demand, respirators and medical masks should be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders.Wearing a face covering is important: a cloth face covering, such as a reusable mask may help protect others from the wearer.
A respirator (when worn properly) helps protect the wearer from airborne hazards around them.Face coverings and masks: General public and workers.
At public spaces and certain workplaces where protection from occupational hazards is not needed, non-medical disposable and cloth masks that cover your nose and mouth completely may help reduce the spread of.