North Central Health District

Macon-Bibb County Health Department Providing Free Facemasks to Community at Distribution Events

Posted July 30, 2020 by Michael Hokanson

Macon-Bibb County Health Department is partnering with local community sites across Macon to provide free facemasks to members of the community.

Individuals and their families will have the opportunity to pick up free facemasks provided by the county health department at the following events:

Date	Time	Location
8/4/2020	11 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Anderson’s Diner 3700 Pio Nono Avenue Macon, GA 31206
8/7/2020	5 p.m. – 7 p.m.	Third Street Park (In partnership with NewTown Macon, United Way and United Volunteer)
8/10/2020	9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.	Family Investment Center 905 Main Street Macon, GA 31217
8/15/2020	9 a.m. – 12 p.m.	Tubman Museum 310 Cherry Street Macon, GA 31201

In addition to these event sites, Macon-Bibb County Health department is working with the Bibb County Sheriff Department’s Outreach Division to distribute facemasks to neighborhoods in Macon:

Date	Time	Location
8/18/2020	9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Houston Avenue Community (In partnership with Bibb County Sheriff Department Outreach Division)
8/20/2020	9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Village Green Community (In partnership with Bibb County Sheriff Department Outreach Division)
8/25/2020	9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Kings Park Community (In partnership with Bibb County Sheriff Department Outreach Division)

The CDC recommends using a facemask or homemade cloth face covering in public spaces where social distancing is difficult or impossible to maintain. The use of simple cloth face coverings may help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others.

When using a facemask or other face covering, it is important to wear it correctly. Coverings worn incorrectly will not be as effective in preventing the spread of illness as coverings worn properly. Make sure masks fully cover the mouth and nose and fit snugly against the sides of the face. Always use the straps of a mask to remove it – never touch the front after use. Wash your hands after removal. Regularly wash reusable masks and face coverings between uses.

COVID-19 cases continue to increase across the state, and Macon-Bibb County is no exception. As of 3 p.m. on July 29, the county had a case county of 2894 with 58 associated deaths. While there is not yet any vaccine to protect against COVID-19 transmission, you can take everyday steps to reduce your risk:

• Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water a not available, us an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are ill.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue, then dispose of the tissue. If a tissue is not available, use the inside of your elbow to cover yourself.
• Regularly clean and disinfect high-touch objects and surfaces.
• Wear cloth face coverings in places where maintaining a six-foot distance from others is difficult or impossible.

For more information about the COVID-19, including cases numbers, testing information and guidance, visit NCHD52.org/coronavirus, or use the Georgia COVID-19 Hotline by calling 844-442-2681.