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Face Coverings

Page originally published 10/23/2023. Last updated 6/25/2024.

Wearing a high-quality and well-fitting mask can help protect you and others.

  • Masks can stop you from breathing in viruses, wildfire smoke, and other particles or germs in the air. 
  • The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the County of San Diego recommend wearing a mask if you are at higher risk for getting very sick from respiratory viruses. This includes COVID-19, flu, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). 
  • A mask is also helpful when in a crowded setting that may have poor ventilation (air movement). This includes:
    • Indoor areas of public transportation (such as airplanes, trains, and buses),
    • Transportations hubs (such as airports and stations), and
    • Places of gathering (such as movie theaters and concert halls), or when traveling.
  • Local health departments and other settings may require a mask based on certain circumstances. 

Key Times to Wear a Mask

Illustration of man wearing a face covering.

Wearing a mask may be especially helpful when: 

  • Respiratory viruses are causing a lot of illness in your community.
  • You, or the people around you, were recently exposed to a respiratory virus, are sick, or are recovering. 
  • You, or the people around you, have risk factors for getting very sick. 

Resources

County of San Diego

California Department of Public Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention