CDC Facial Hair Guide For Coronavirus Prevention

If you have a beard or mustache, the CDC wants to help optimize your use of facial and respirator masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Take a look at the handy infographic below with tips about various facial hairstyles -- watch out if you sport a chin curtain, ducktail, or God forbid...mutton chops!

The CDC released the chart with this message, "If your respirator has an exhalation valve, some of these styles may interfere with the valve working properly if the facial hair comes in contact with it.

You'll find the full size and downloadable document here.

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