Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

Do you remember when we played pretend that we were doctors and we would wear masks to keep our mouths and noses covered? Well, right now, there is a sickness going around that can make people very sick and we need to make sure we don't spread it to our friends and family. So, just like we play pretend, grown-ups are wearing masks too! These masks help keep the germs that make people sick inside of the mask so they don't spread it to others. It's like a shield! And wearing masks helps protect us from getting sick too. So, just like we pretend to be doctors, we can wear masks to help make sure we all stay healthy and strong.