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Coronavirus (COVID-19): How Wearing a Mask Helps Protect Against Infection

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Wearing a mask or cloth face covering in public helps stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). This video explains how masks help keep you — and others — healthy.

  • Wear a Mask: Help Stop the Spread

    Wear a Mask: Help Stop the Spread

    How can wearing a mask help stop the spread of COVID-19? Find out how to keep yourself and others healthy.

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