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Only People Who Truly Understand Coronavirus Face Mask Guidelines Will Get 7/7 On This Quiz

 Coronavirus Face Masks: Do You Understand The CDC Recommendations?

Think You're Using A Coronavirus Face Mask Properly? Take This Quiz To Find Out

The [CDC recommends](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover.html) wearing cloth face coverings in places where social distancing is tricky, like grocery stores.

This is Liz. She's picking up some food from the grocery store. She doesn't feel stick, but she still puts on a face mask. Is this recommended behavior?

Alice should still wear a cloth face covering, which the [CDC recommends](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover.html) that people wear _instead_ of surgical masks or N-95 respirators — these need to be reserved for healthcare workers.

Alice hears that people should wear face masks in public settings where social distancing is hard, but can't find a surgical mask or N-95 respirator. As a result, she goes to the pharmacy without anything covering her face. Is this recommended?

You can [make cloth face coverings](https://www.buzzfeed.com/emmalord9/guide-to-face-masks-cdc) from [household items](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html) like T-shirts and bandanas.

This is Alex. She doesn't own a mask, so she makes a face covering out of a funky bandana. Is this recommended behavior?

Make sure [not to touch](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html) your eyes, mouth, or nose when taking off a face covering.

This is Nick. After getting home, she takes off her face covering, giving her nose a good scratch with her hands as she does so. Is this recommended behavior?

Wearing a mask [doesn't mean you can stop](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-faq.html) social distancing.

This is Steve. Steve puts on a face mask and goes on a walk with his girlfriend, who he does not live with. They hold hands the entire time. Is this recommended behavior?

Cloth face masks should be routinely cleaned, depending on how often you use them. A washing machine cycle [should suffice](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html).

This is Henry. Henry has been wearing his cloth face covering a lot recently, so he puts it in the washing machine. Is this recommended behavior?

You shouldn't put cloth face coverings on children [younger than 2](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html).

This is Charlotte and Harry. Harry just turned 1. Charlotte puts a face mask on Harry when they go out. Is this recommended behavior?

You can read up on CDC guidelines [here](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html).

You might need some more info on face coverings

But it might be worth finding out some more information: You can read up on CDC guidelines [here](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html).

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Only People Who Truly Understand Coronavirus Face Mask Guidelines Will Get 7/7 On This Quiz

Here's how this works: You will be given seven different scenarios. It's up to you to determine whether or not people are following Centers for Disease Control guidelines for face coverings during the coronavirus pandemic. Let's get started.

Read BuzzFeed's guide to face mask guidelines here.

For the latest news, binge-watching suggestions, tips for caring for your mental health, and more, check out all of BuzzFeed's coronavirus coverage.

Only People Who Truly Understand Coronavirus Face Mask Guidelines Will Get 7/7 On This Quiz

Here's how this works: You will be given seven different scenarios. It's up to you to determine whether or not people are following Centers for Disease Control guidelines for face coverings during the coronavirus pandemic. Let's get started.

Read BuzzFeed's guide to face mask guidelines here.

For the latest news, binge-watching suggestions, tips for caring for your mental health, and more, check out all of BuzzFeed's coronavirus coverage.

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