Folks, COVID-19 hasn’t gone away. We all need to do our part to slow the spread and protect ourselves and others.

Do your part. Wear a mask.

This isn’t about politics. It’s about science. We know that COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.

But did you know that COVID-19 can spread up to 26 feet if you sneeze? Up to 6 feet if you cough? And up to 4.5 feet when you simply exhale? Even if you are not showing symptoms, you could be unknowingly spreading the virus.

Wearing a face covering can reduce the spread of COVID-19 by limiting the release of infectious particles into the air.

Californians are now required to wear face coverings in public spaces -- but we’re still seeing too many people with faces uncovered. Wearing a face covering is critical for keeping people safe and healthy, keeping businesses open and getting people back to work.

So do your part. Wear your mask. Your actions can literally save lives.

Thanks for standing with us during this trying time. Together -- I know we can slow the spread.

Thanks for listening.

Gavin