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“COVID-19 respects no geographic, demographic or ideological boundaries, and unfortunately it shows no signs of going away any time soon,” said AMA President Susan R. Bailey, M.D. “But there are simple steps we can all take to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities. For starters, we urge everyone to #MaskUp! Make masks part of your daily wardrobe and regular routine. By wearing a cloth mask, practicing physical distancing, and regularly washing our hands, we can all prevent the spread of COVID-19.”
The #MaskUp campaign will include social media engagement, FAQs on masks and COVID-19, mythbusters on some of the common misconceptions and misinformation around masks, and continued AMA News stories on COVID-19 and steps people can take to stop the its spread. The campaign toolkit is available here. Follow along on the AMA twitter account @AmerMedicalAssn.
#MaskUp follows on the heels of last week’s PSA launch with the American Hospital Association and American Nurses Association aimed at bolstering mask wearing.
“Masks work. Masks save lives,” Dr. Bailey continued. “So do your part; #MaskUp!”