Mask Up Hanover!
Wear a mask or face covering in public to slow the spread of COVID-19 and help keep Hanover and Massachusetts headed in the right direction. Masks slow the spread of COVID-19, they protect you, and help protect everyone around you.
Prevent the Spread
There are many things that you can do to help protect yourself and others from becoming infected with COVID-19. People who show no symptoms of illness may still be able to spread COVID-19. A face covering may help prevent you from spreading COVID-19 to other people.
It is important that you wear these face coverings or masks in situations where it is difficult to maintain a social distance of six feet from others. For example, in a pharmacy, grocery store, or when you are indoors and unable to practice social distancing.
Cloth Face Covering Guidance
- Cover your nose and mouth,
- Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face,
- Be secured with ties or ear loops,
- Include multiple layers of fabric,
- Allow for breathing without restriction, and
- Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape.
When putting on and taking off a mask, do not touch the front of it, you should only handle the ties or ear straps, and make sure you wash the cloth mask regularly. Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after touching the mask.
Cloth masks should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
Thank you for your continued support and doing your part to keep everyone safe.