In an advisory issued this week, the Orange County Health Care Agency said people should wear something to cover their nose and mouth when they go out in public.
Also, residents should absolutely continue frequent hand washing and keeping physical distance from others to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, Orange County public health officials say.County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick asked residents to keep the following suggestions in mind;
- Leave the N95 and surgical masks for medical workers and first responders – use a homemade cloth mask, scarf or bandana instead.
- People should wear a face covering “if they feel comfortable doing so.”
- Wash your hands after touching the mask.
- Continue to stay home when possible.
Orange County Health officials said the county is following new guidelines issued by the state Department of Public Health, which advises that face coverings in materials such as cotton, silk or linen, or made from T-shirts, sweatshirts or towels can provide some protection.Even without symptoms covering your nose and mouth “can help reduce infectious particles from those who could be infected, but are asymptomatic, said the advisory.
Locally, the OC Health Care Agency is reporting that Cypress has 21 confirmed cases, La Palma has 7 and 3 cases reported in Seal Beach.
