Wearing Masks As Businesses Reopen

As more businesses are allowed to open, people will probably be around each other more than they have the last several weeks.

Allowed to open - people will probably be around each other more than they have the last several weeks.

There are three main tools we can use to stay safe... hand washing - social distancing - and mask wearing.

Kimt news 3's annalise johnson is breaking down exactly why masks are helpful during the pandemic.

She joins us live.

Annalise?

Live masks overview-live vo-2 amy - this homemade face mask doesn't do a whole lot to keep me safe from inhaling particles that contain the virus... but - it does help prevent me from spreading any illness i may have to someone else.

Masks overview-live vo-1 lowerthird2line coronavirus:wearing masks as businesses reopen kimt news 3 coronavirus is carried in particles that can linger in the air.

According to the cleveland clinic - the masks create a barrier that block these particles when you exhale - cough - or sneeze.

So the more people in a space wearing masks - the less particles are in the air around them.

Masks overview-live vo-4 old rooster antique mall is one of the downtown rochester businesses reopening today... the shop has one-way traffic - is santizing surfaces and pens - has plexiglass at the counter - and is asking visitors to wear masks.xxx masks overview-live sot-1 evelyn minnaert dealer, old rooster antique mall lowerthird2line coronavirus:evelyn minnaert dealer, old rooster antique mall we would like them to, but i think a lot of them are from away and i don't know if they know that but there's messages by the doors that we prefer they wear a mask, because we wear them to protect the customer, not for ourselves, its for the customer masks overview-live sot-3 the cdc has a few guidelines for wearing homemade masks... here's a look at mine.

It should fit snugly but comfortably - 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.

Live in rochester- annalise johnson kimt news 3 thank you annalise.

Masks should not be worn by anyone under the age of 2 - anyone with breathing difficulties - or anyone who can't take the mask off unassisted.

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