September 3, 2020
Scientific evidence from public health experts, the MN Department of Health, and the CDC indicates that risks to students and staff can be kept low if schools adhere to strict control measures, including wearing a face mask.
- The mask should fit snugly to cover the nose bridge, mouth, and chin and should not gap on the sides.
- The mask should stay across the nose without slipping down. If it slips regularly, the fit isn’t quite right.
- Masks should be made of tightly-woven cloth such as higher thread count cotton and 2-3 layers thick.
- Ensure the mask fits around the ears, but isn’t too tight. Straps shouldn’t twist—if they do, the fit isn’t quite right.
- Masks should be washed daily, so multiple masks are recommended to have on hand at home, and your student should arrive to school with two masks each day: wearing one, and an extra on hand.
- Watch a helpful video on mask-wearing >