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Stay Covered for Each Other
The coronavirus continues to spread across the United States. And with higher rates of chronic health conditions, limited access to healthcare and greater economic insecurity, communities of color are being hit the hardest.
Especially vulnerable are those challenged by underlying conditions or poverty, from those experiencing homelessness or incarceration to young people in foster care. Many of our workers on the frontlines come from the neighborhoods with the fewest resources, like face masks, to not only care for themselves and their closest ones, but to do their job of protecting us all.
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They are mothers, fathers, old friends. They are our neighbors and our neighbors’ neighbors.
From the bike courier to the grocery store associate to the intake receptionist to the bedside nurse, we’re all connected. Each of us can either be a part of the spread, or we can stop it in its tracks. Right now, everything we do can help save lives and livelihood — and it starts with you.
So, stay smart on local guidelines, keep at least six feet of distance from others, and when you go out, wear a mask. Do your part, every time, for everyone.
Stay Covered for Each Other
The coronavirus continues to spread across the United States. And with higher rates of chronic health conditions, limited access to healthcare and greater economic insecurity, communities of color are being hit the hardest.
Especially vulnerable are those challenged by underlying conditions or poverty, from those experiencing homelessness or incarceration to young people in foster care. Many of our workers on the frontlines come from the neighborhoods with the fewest resources, like face masks, to not only care for themselves and their closest ones, but to do their job of protecting us all.
They are mothers, fathers, old friends. They are our neighbors and our neighbors’ neighbors.
From the bike courier to the grocery store associate to the intake receptionist to the bedside nurse, we’re all connected. Each of us can either be a part of the spread, or we can stop it in its tracks. Right now, everything we do can help save lives and livelihood — and it starts with you.
So, stay smart on local guidelines, keep at least six feet of distance from others, and when you go out, wear a mask. Do your part, every time, for everyone.
The Urgent Need
While covering your face is an essential public safety measure, not all neighborhoods have equal access to face masks or coverings at scale to effectively protect themselves and prevent the spread of the coronavirus. This means communities challenged by poverty — and all who serve and protect them, including healthcare workers, first responders and essential workers — face an even greater burden.
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That’s why Harlem Children’s Zone, together with three national partners (NAACP, StriveTogether and PolicyLink) and six highly respected community partners (Northside Achievement Zone, Oakland Promise, Thrive Chicago, BRICK Education Network, Purpose Built Communities and United Way for Southeastern Michigan) are driving awareness and public education about the importance of staying covered for each other. Because your mask protects your neighbors, and your neighbor’s mask protects you. And, by staying covered together, our community is stronger in fighting the virus.
#StayCoveredTogether
What both challenges us and makes us strong in many cities is how closely knit our communities are — culturally and physically. When you go out, we know it’s not always easy to keep your distance on a narrow sidewalk or store aisle.
That’s why covering your face is critical to stay safe, stop the spread and save lives.
The Urgent Need
While covering your face is an essential public safety measure, not all neighborhoods have equal access to face masks or coverings at scale to effectively protect themselves and prevent the spread of the coronavirus. This means communities challenged by poverty — and all who serve and protect them, including healthcare workers, first responders and essential workers — face an even greater burden.
That’s why Harlem Children’s Zone, together with three national partners (NAACP, StriveTogether and PolicyLink) and six highly respected community partners (Northside Achievement Zone, Oakland Promise, Thrive Chicago, BRICK Education Network, Purpose Built Communities and United Way for Southeastern Michigan) are driving awareness and public education about the importance of staying covered for each other. Because your mask protects your neighbors, and your neighbor’s mask protects you. And, by staying covered together, our community is stronger in fighting the virus.
What both challenges us and makes us strong in many cities is how closely knit our communities are — culturally and physically. When you go out, we know it’s not always easy to keep your distance on a narrow sidewalk or store aisle.
#StayCoveredTogether
That’s why covering your face is critical to stay safe, stop the spread and save lives.
Our Message
Our message to everyone, everywhere in the nation is simple: keep your distance and wear masks to protect your neighbors and those on the frontlines who are there to protect us all.
Together, let’s stay covered for each other.
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FAQs
Wear a mask in public when social distancing cannot be maintained, such as on public transportation, in grocery stores, etc. See here for more details
Cloth face coverings can also be used to cover your face. For more details on how to make and safely use cloth face coverings, visit cdc.gov/coronavirus
If wearing a limited-use mask, discard or store in paper bag between uses. If reusable or a cloth covering, wash with soap and water immediately and let dry completely before reuse. Clean hands after.
For more details, visit cdc.gov/coronavirus
Visit cdc.gov/coronavirus for more details
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