Chico Unified School District - K-12 Mask Guidance & Prevention

K-12 Mask Guidance & Prevention

Per the California Department of Public Health, there is not a required mask mandate at this time. All students and staff have the option to wear a mask on campus.

Free masks are available for any Chico Unified student or staff member upon request.

Masking Resources

An effective mask has both good fit and good filtration. A well fitted mask has no gaps between the face and mask, such as above the nose or at the sides. With gaps, air that has virus particles can easily leak in or out around the sides of the mask. Good fit forces the air that you breathe out and breathe in to go through the mask and be filtered. Good filtration blocks the virus particles from going through the mask itself. You can get good filtration with the right materials and by using more layers.

Good fit and filtration improve protection for others if you are infected and protection for you if you are exposed to an infected person.

View the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) article, "Get the Most Out of Masking."

CDPH Guidance for the Use of Face Masks

COVID-19 Prevention

How Can People Protect Themselves

The best way to prevent the spread of illness, including: seasonal flu, novel coronavirus and other respiratory illness is to practice everyday illness prevention steps:

Washing hands with soap and water.
Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
Staying home if you are sick, especially from work, school and public places.
Following guidance from public health officials.

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