Face Coverings and Children

June 25, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Beginning Friday, June 26, Washington State will require face coverings including children ages 5 and over and strongly encouraged for ages 2-4. Here are some answers to questions that parents and caregivers may have about face coverings and children.

COVID-19 and Unrecognized Realities Experienced by Black People

June 3, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

Face coverings help protect our community from COVID-19. Unfortunately many members of the Black community are concerned that wearing face coverings may lead to dangerous and harmful encounters with law enforcement or other community members. Racism influences perceptions of face coverings and those wearing or not wearing them.

Not Everyone Needs to Wear a Face Covering. But Why?

May 28, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

There are some people who are unable to wear face coverings for good reasons, including people with disabilities, children, and those with specific health or safety concerns. That’s why not everyone needs to wear a face covering.

D.I.Y. Face Coverings: Tips on making cloth masks from the Public Health Crafter’s Corner

May 18, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Learn to make a simple face covering that will provide protection from COVID-19. In King County, a new health directive instructs people to wear face coverings in public spaces, We’ve got tips for inexpensive and easy-to-make cloth masks.

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Face Coverings and Children

Not Everyone Needs to Wear a Face Covering. But Why?

D.I.Y. Face Coverings: Tips on making cloth masks from the Public Health Crafter’s Corner