Approved masks are available for all Cornell community members this semester to “grab-and-go” from any COVID-19 testing site. Current on-site stock is limited – take only what is needed to get yourself through the week. For specific guidance on food at meetings COVID 19 Test Kits and events, see the events page. Certified N95, KN95, or KF94 masks; or Surgical masks; or Cloth masks with multiple layers of breathable, tightly-woven fabric. Many King County services are continually adapting because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Departments and Units can pick up mask supplies at the Cornell Recycling Facility. Approved masks are available at any of the COVID-19 testing sites. Masks remain an important tool in helping to limit the spread of COVID-19. Find the right protective product for your job with SafeSPEC™. From FR apparel to cut resistant gloves and sleeves to protective coveralls, find the right PPE for the hazards you face at SafeSPEC™.
Use a clean brush to apply the Disposable masks on your face gently and evenly until the texture is smooth. Always check the directions for each face mask to ensure it is applied properly. You can also multi-mask, which is applying different masks to specific areas of the skin to address different concerns.
Masks are also still required on all forms of public transportation such as planes, buses, and trains. You may be able to get a NIOSH-approved N95 mask for free. The HRSA Health Center COVID-19 N95 Mask Program is also providing NIOSH-approved N95 respirator masks to health centers across the country. The program will offer up to three of these masks per person for free.
Everyone should assess their own personal risk when making this decision. Agencies must require that individuals wear masks when in government-operated aircraft, boats and other maritime transportation conveyances, and buses with multiple occupants. Mask-wearing is not required for outdoor areas of conveyances, if any. Mask-wearing in these conveyances is not required if there is a single occupant or if the occupants are all co-habitants. In government-operated vans, cars, trucks, and other motor pool passenger vehicles, agencies must recommend that individuals wear masks when there are multiple occupants. They’re not the best option, but they do give you protection and are better than wearing no mask.