Are there people who shouldn’t wear face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes. Children under 2 years old should not wear masks or cloth face coverings. Also, anyone who has trouble breathing or who is unconscious, incapacitated, or unable to remove the mask or cloth face covering without help should not wear one.

Should I wear a mask or cloth face covering in public during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Wearing a mask or cloth face covering may prevent the person wearing it from spreading COVID-19 to the people around them. A mask or cloth face covering also offers some protection to the person who is wearing it. Sometimes infected people don’t have symptoms (sometimes referred to as asymptomatic). So even if you don’t feel sick, wearing a mask or cloth face covering may help prevent you from getting COVID-19 and spreading it to those around you.To be effective, the mask or cloth face covering should cover your nose and your mouth and fit snugly against the sides of your face.

Do I need to wear a mask after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

After you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, take these steps to protect yourself and others: In general, you do not need to wear a mask in outdoor settings. If you are in an area with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings and when you are in close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated

Why is CDC recommending wearing non-medical-grade masks during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Medical facemasks and N-95 respirators should continue to be conserved for healthcare workers. So, do your part and save medical-grade equipment for healthcare workers and first responders.

Is the mask mandate still in effect in Texas?

Texas is lifting its mask mandate, Gov. Greg Abbott said, making it the largest state to no longer require one of the most effective ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that “Texas is OPEN 100\%” and the mask mandate, in effect since July, would expire March 10.

Do you have to wear a mask in Texas?

Abbott made face coverings mandatory for most Texans on July 2. While more than 30 states still require masking, Texas is the most populous state to not require them. But federal, state and local health officials say masks should still be worn and other precautions should be taken to slow the virus’ spread.

What does Governor Abbott’s Executive Order mean for mask mandates in Texas?

Effective May 21st, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order that supersedes parts of the previous Executive Order GA-34, which ended the statewide mask mandate for individuals. This order prohibits local governments from requiring a person to wear a mask or face covering:

What do the loosened mask restrictions mean for Texans?

Here’s a look at what the loosened restrictions mean for Texans: Statewide, masks will no longer be required in public for the first time since last summer. Abbott made face coverings mandatory for most Texans on July 2. While more than 30 states still require masking, Texas is the most populous state to not require them.