To: All Providence Students

From: Johnson & Wales University

The CDC recommends that you wear masks in public settings around people who don’t live in your household and when you can’t stay 6 feet away from others. Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others.

In Rhode Island, any person who is in a place open to the public, whether indoors or outdoors, shall continue to cover their mouth and nose with a mask or cloth face covering.

It is important that you carefully & properly select, wear, and care for your masks. We ask that all students (as well as staff & faculty) re-review and adhere to the below CDC guidance. Please follow all links!

Visit: How to Select, Wear, and Clean Your Mask

✓ Wear masks with two or more layers to stop the spread of COVID-19.

✓ Wear the mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin.

✓ Do NOT wear masks intended for healthcare workers, for example, N95 respirators.

✓ CDC does not recommend the use of gaiters, face shields or masks with valves.

✓ Masks should be washed regularly. It is important to always remove masks correctly and wash your hands after handling or touching a used mask.

→ How to Select Masks

→ How to Wear Masks

→ Considerations for Masks

→ Making Masks

→ Washing Masks