Johnston Community School District: Gaiters Now Allowed As Acceptable Face Coverings

Press release from the Johnston Community School District:

2021-02-23

The CDC has updated their guidelines to now allow a 2-ply gaiter as an acceptable face covering. The gaiter must be 2 layers or folded over. The gaiter needs to be worn over the mouth and nose just like a mask. At this time, facial masks and gaiters are approved to be worn in school and activities and also meet the close contact, no quarantine guidelines in the event of a COVID-positive exposure (when both parties have worn coverings properly). Please see the attached graphic for full details on CDC-approved face coverings.

If a person choose to wear a face shield, they should also wear a cloth or paper mask in efforts to not spread the COVID-19 virus.

You are invited to read the updated guidance here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html

This press release was produced by the Johnston Community School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.