Impacted Services
Child Development Center / School Age Services
Parent Care Services Open Mon - Fri 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning on Jul 20, 2020
Patrons can contact Parent Central Services at 301-677-1149 for further information.
School Age Center 1 Open Mon - Fri 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 301-677-1245
Child Development Center 3 Open Mon - Fri 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 301-677-1530
School Age Center 2 Open Mon - Fri 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. tentative Aug 3, 2020 301-677-1437
Child Development Center 1 Open Mon - Fri 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. tentative Aug 3, 2020 301-677-5201
Family Child Care Open Mon - Fri 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. tentative Aug 3, 2020 301-677-1378
Child Development Center 4 Open Mon - Fri 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. tentative Aug 3, 2020 301-677-9438
Child Development Center Home Open Mon - Fri 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. tentative Aug 3, 2020 301-677-9438
Youth Center Open Mon - Fri 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. tentative Aug 3, 2020 301-677-6054
Commissary
Open 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (for elderly, disabled, pregnant)
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (including weekends)
Open Federal Holidays 9 a.m. to 5
Changes to policy (applies to PX and DoD lodging)
Post Exchange (PX)
PX Mon - Sat 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Food court open to 50% capacity.
Meade Express Mon - Sat 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Gas pumps are open 24/7
NSA Express 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Monday through Friday) and closed weekends
Fort Meade Gate 32 Express & Gas (Mapes Rd)
Mon-Fri: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mon- Fri: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat & Sun: Closed
Mon - Fri: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat & Sun: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fort Meade Arby's
Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Subway (NSA)
Mon- Fri: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat & Sun: Closed
Burger King
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat & Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fort Meade Dunkin' Donuts
Mon-Fri: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat & Sun: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mon- Fri: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat & Sun: Closed
Panda Express
Mon - Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Boston Market
Mon - Fri 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PX Subway
Mon - Sat 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Qdoba
Mon - Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pokemoto
Mon - Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Charlie's
Mon - Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Starbucks
Mon - Sat 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Patriot Tactical Shop
Mon - Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
GameStop
Mon - Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Food Delivery Options
Here is a list of food establishments that deliver on post:
Angelico's Pizza
Angelina's
Cluck U Chicken
China Sea
Deno's Pizza
Dominos
Edible Arrangements
Hungry Harvest
Hong Kong Gourmet
Jimmy Johns
Kuki
Mama Roma
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Pomodoro Pizza
Pizza Hut
Papa Johns
Uber Eats: unless pre-vetted will need to be during VCC hours
Door Dash: unless pre-vetted will need to be during VCC hours
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center
KACC open Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone number is 301-677-8741
Public Health Nurse Covid-19 monitoring line open Mon - Fri 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone number is 301-677-8435
After hours MHS Nurse Advice Line open Mon - Fri 4 p.m. to 8 a.m., Sat - Sun 24/7
Phone number is 1 800-874-2273
KACC PX and main pharmacy curb-side pickup only hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Phone number is 301-677-8611/8302 for both PX and KACC Main Pharmacy.
VA Outpatient Clinic
The VA Outpatient Clinic at Fort Meade will temporarily close due to COVID-19 as of March 30, 2020. For more information, visitwww.maryland.va.gov/COVID-19.asp.
McGill Training Center
Currently McGill Training Center and the facilities they manage (Post Theater, Parade Field, Smallwood Hall, Donahue Field ACFT testing site, & the Pershing Conference room) are available for booking with the following caveats:
*All personnel will follow the current CDC guidance on social distancing and PPE
*Units are required to clean any space before and after use IAW CDC guidelines using provided supplies
*Gatherings of 50 or more personnel are prohibited without Garrison Commander approval. Units who would like to hold an event with more than 50 people will need to submit a CONOP with COVID mitigation methods NLT 30 days prior for approval to the DPTMS Training Division: usarmy.meade.usag.mbx.dptms-training-division@mail.mil
Army Community Services
All services available virtually Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Face to face appointment available upon request.
Forall ACS services inquiries, please contact the main line at 301-677-5590 or email at usarmy.meade.usag.mbx.acs@mail
Request for AER assistance will be conducted remotely, via email correspondence through usarmy.meade.usag.mbx.acs@mail
Financial counseling is available by contacting our local ACS Certified Financial Counselors at 240-278-4447 or 410-618-7980. Additionally, Military OneSource is available for telephonic financial counseling, 800-342-9647.
The Volunteer Luncheon will be rescheduled. Pending CDR approval, it has been tentatively rescheduled for Thursday, 13 August 2020 date - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Club Meade.
Effective immediately, Families have been instructed to dial in for EFMP meetings. Employees have been directed to work remotely, but can still accomplish required meeting via teleconference calls.
Victim Advocacy services are still available 24 hours, 7 days a week; via the help line 240-688-6918. Our staff are on call; Victim Advocates are still responding daily to new referrals and existing clients. No face to face activities are being offered at this time.
In addition, New Parent Support Program staff are still responding to new referrals and existing clients telephonically. No face to face activities are being offered at this time.
Military Family Life Counselors are currently responding to existing clients on a daily basis and are sending new clients to Military OneSource while waiting for approval from OSD to provide virtual counseling
Reece Visitor Control Center (VCC)
VCC hours are: Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 3:30pm.
Walk-in service for passes and badges. Electronic submission of FGGM Form 191 encouraged w/badge pickup by appt and group issuance to POCs. 1-Day pass processed at Vehicle Inspection facility.
For access badge submit Ft Meade form 191 by email to the following:
Brandy.j.cohen.civ@mail.mil
Claire.paddy.civ@mail.mil
Kevin.l.davenport14.civ@mail.mil
New badges picked up by appointment (Call to make appt) 301-677-1064
Out Processing Open by phone 301-677-1064, option 0
Weapons Registration Open by phone 301-677-1064, option 0
Police Records Department Open Tues - Wed 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 301-677-6622/6623
Dentals Services
All Dental services will be conducted at Dental Clinic #3.
Epes Dental Clinic will be closed until further notice.
ID/CAC Section
ID Cards Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. appointment only, 1 person only 301-677-3342
Publications Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Virtual
301-677-6571
FOIA Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Virtual
301-677-6571
For the safety of our dedicated ID Card Department employees please wear a face mask to protect against the spread of Covid-19, thank you.
The ID Card Department is equally committed to the safety of our personnel and beneficiaries, including retirees and other high-risk populations. This includes ensuring continued access to healthcare and other benefits during this time of increasing precaution and restrictions in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). To ensure DoD ID card offices are postured to maintain continuity of operations, and to minimize the number of non-essential required visits to DoD ID card offices, the following guidance is in effect through August 01, 2020:
Services Available:
Common Access Cards (CAC)
- CAC transactions shall be limited to initial issuance or reissuance of an expiring CAC within 30 days of expiration.
- CACs shall not be reissued due to printed information changes (e.g., promotions, name changes).
- The policy memorandum, allowing transferring DoD civilian employees to retain their CAC, will be reissued.
Uniformed Services ID Cards (USID)
- If a cardholder's affiliation is unchanged, USID cards which expired on or after January 1, 2020, are authorized for continued benefit use through August 31, 2020.
- Termination of cardholder affiliation with the DoD or termination of benefit eligibility shall be verified electronically prior to confiscating an expired USID card with an expiration date on or after January1, 2020.
- Remote family member enrollment/eligibility updates are authorized.
- The minimum age for initial USID card issuance is increased from 10 to 14 years.
- Continued use of the Reserve USID card to obtain activeduty benefits is authorized for mobilized Reservists and their eligible dependents.
- PIN Resets.
- Replace lost CAC or ID Cards.
Additional information on CAC and USID card issuance and renewal changes is available at www.CAC.mil/coronavirus.
For questions and appointments call 301-677-3342, and 301-677-2674
Dining Facility
TheDFAC is open for Dine-in (Service Members only). Carry out plates for Civilians until furthernotice.
Transportation Management Office (TMO/HHG)
TMO/HHG are accepting hand-carried documents. Documents canalso be e-mailed to the customer:usarmy.meade.406-afsb-lrc.mbx.personal-property-group-box@mail.mil or theCounseling Office point of contact: allan.a.grant.civ@mail.mil.For household goods (HHG) inquiries, please call: 301-677-9639/9637/9638.
The TMO/HHG office is open for walk-in customers during thehours of 0730-1600hrs, Mon-Fri.. For household goods (HHG) inquiries, please call: 301-677-9639/9637/9638
Retirement/Transition Services
Retirement Services Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Virtual
301-677-9603/9434/9600
Call 301-677-9603 or email gavin.c.johnson.civ@mail.mil . If needed a one-on-one appointment will be given. All existing appointments will be honored.
Soldier For Life/Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP)
Shifting all services to telephone & on-line. Call 301-677-9871 for further instruction. All SFL-TAP seminars through April have been cancelled.
Orders and In/Out Processing
Information will be forwarded to S1 as received. S1's should call 301-677-4749 for assistance All service members be in processed one-on-one.
Official Travel Office
The Official Travel Office is accepting hand-carrieddocuments. Documents can also be e-mailed to the following point of contact:Rhonda Whitaker, rhonda.s.whitaker.ctr@mail.
For inquiries on Official Travel please call:301-677-9685/9688.
The Travel office is open forwalk-in customers during the hours of 0730-1600hrs, Mon-Fri.
Religious Support Services
Virtual Worship Service and Religious Education offerings see link: https://www.facebook.com/george.meade.92775
Virtual Counseling contact (301) 677-6703/6035
The following Religious Support Office Service Support Programs (SSP) are SUSPENDED until further notice:
-All Worship Services, Fellowships, Monthly Garrison Prayer Breakfast, Weddings, Memorial Ceremonies
-Religious Education: i.e. Bible Study, CCD, Sunday School, PWOC, CWOC, Youth activities, Watch care
-Soldier and Family Ministries: i.e. RSO sponsored Strong Bonds Training Events - Married and Single Service member; Chaplain Family Life Center operations; Training: i.e. Monthly Religious Support Team Training
-The following Religious Support Office Service Support Programs WILL CONTNUE albeit primarily virtually (i.e. phone, VTC, facetime, etc.)In-person sessions will be on a case by case basis.
-Advise Command - Provided to unit by the respective unit chaplain
-Provide Pastoral Care and Counseling - Support to units will be provided by the respective unit chaplain. Units or personnel without an assigned Chaplain will contact the Garrison RSO for support at 301- 677-6703/6035.
SHARP
In accordance with recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and IMCOM guidance. Fort Meade is taking all precautionary measure to limit mass gatherings. For the health and well-being of our community, effective immediately all Army in-person Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month activities have been canceled.
GYMs
Gaffney Fitness Center
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Policies and Procedures
Masks/face coverings required to enter facility
Active Duty Service members only
1 hour time limit
120 customer max capacity at any given time
Customers will be given color coded stickers and must keep them on. (Different colors are issued every 15 minutes to track the hour time limit)
Showers, locker room, pool and Saunas are closed
Restrooms in the front lobby available
Every other cardio machine will be off limits to create social distancing
While on Cardio machines (masks/face coverings not mandatory)
mandatory)
Masks/face covering required while walking in and out of facility
Drinking fountain closed, but bottle fill up stations are available
Navy Federal
We have incorporated Social Distancing - The branch will not have a line at any point. That means there will be a limited amount of members allowed inside at any given time. It is based on the number of team members available. The doors are manned by a staff member. Members will wait outside or in their cars until space is available. We will get them when they can come in.
We are requesting all members at the branch to use the Hand Sanitizer provided prior to entering the branch.
Ropes have been placed in front of teller stations to distance people at least 6 feet from representatives
Changes in hours at most locations will most likely be impacted next as many branches will have a significant decrease in staffing due to schools, adult care closures and the care of themselves or family members. This is updated daily on the Navy Federal website. www.navyfederal.org
Legal Assistance
Open Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. byappointment only - NO walk-in Services.
Providing Attorney consultations via telephone byappointment ONLY.
Notarization of documents and/or powers of attorney byappointment ONLY.
Priority provided to imminently deploying personnel.
To request an appointment for attorneyconsultation or notarizations, please call 301-677-9536/9504
Tax Center
Closed until further notice.
Installation Housing Office
Open with Remote Operations
debra.e.faux.civ@mail.mil
aimee.n.stafford.civ@mail.mil
caryn.bethel-washington.civ@mail.mil
allan.h.floyd.mil@mail.mil
Corvias Leasing Office Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat - Sun Closed 401-305-1258
Corvias Maintenance Open 24/7 844-346-1490
Meuse Forest Neighborhood Office Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat - Sun Closed 410-672-2475
Midway Common Neighborhood Office Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat - Sun Closed 410-672-2301
Potomac Place/Patriot Ridge Office Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat - Sun Closed 410-677-2981
Reece Crossing Apartments Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat - Sun Closed 410-677-4076
Army Education Center
Education Center Open Mon - Fri 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Virtual
301-677-6421/5415
Post Library
Medal of Honor Library:
23 June 2020
13 July
Hours of Operation
Tuesday-Friday 1100-1730
Policies and Procedures
Maximum Capacity: 15 patrons
ID required/along with valid phone number should contract tracing be necessary
Masks/face coverings must be worn inside facility
All accompanying individuals must stay outside, only one individual per household permitted
Children accompanying adults will not be permitted
All Library materials will be checked in using the book drop only
Library stacks are closed to patrons (online catalog available for selection and use of hold system encouraged
Library staff will retrieve all materials off the shelf
The Library will not accept donated items
The ‘free shelf” is not available during this time
Newcomers Orientation
Cancelled
Club Meade
Closed until further notice.
Arts & Crafts Center
Arts & Crafts Center
Hours of Operation
Framing, Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-5p.m. appointment only
Engraving, Tuesday – Friday, 9a.m.-5p.m. appointment only
Graphic Design, Friday, 8a.m.-4p.m. appointment only
To reduce traffic and practice social distancing, framing, engraving and graphic design projects may be ordered by appointment only. Call 301-677-7809.
Framing appointments
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday, 1-4 p.m.
One customer per appointment.
Please allow approximately 2-4 weeks for completion.
Engraving appointments
Tuesday, 8 – Noon
Thursday, 8 – Noon
One customer per appointment.
Please allow approximately two weeks for completion.
If you know what you want and have ordered with us previously, send your order to ac_meade@yahoo.com
Graphic Design, Friday, 9-5, by appointment only
Front Porch Pick-up – Framing & Engraving
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Call 301-677-7809 when you arrive. We’ll deliver to you on the front porch.
Policies and Procedures
Masks/face coverings are required for entrance to the building.
Hand sanitizer is available for use and recommended.
Credit card payments by phone at the time of order or prior to pick up.
No Do-It-Yourself framing, Pick-It-and-Paint-It, or classes until further notice.
Automotive Skills Center
Auto Skills Center
Hours of Operation
While You Wait Wednesday
Wednesday, 10a.m.-5p.m.
Do-It-Yourself Auto Repair
Thursday & Friday, Noon-8p.m.
Saturday, 9a.m.-5p.m.
Sunday, 10a.m.-3p.m.
To reduce traffic and practice social distancing, the following policies are in effect until further notice:
While You Wait Wednesday
By appointment only, 301-677-5542
One customer per appointment.
Customer waits in the waiting room, not in the bays.
Do-It-Yourself Auto Repair
One customer per bay.
Every other bay is open. No flat bays available.
Waiting list: Place your name and telephone number on the waiting list and wait in your car until you are called.
Before checking out, customer will use provided wipes or disinfectant cleaning product to clean all touch points including lift lever, tools, tool chest. Tools checked out from tool room must be cleaned before return.
Safety Orientation Class
Maximum class size: 4, first come, first served
Thursday, 12:30 & 6:30
Policies and Procedures
Mask/face coverings are required at all times.
Anti-bacterial hand soap and hand sanitizer is available.
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation, Check It Out
23 June 2020
6 July
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 0900-1700
Policies and Procedures
Employees and Customers will wear a face masks while inside the facility
Customers can pre-pay and reserve equipment for check out items over the phone
Some equipment will not be offered due to inability to sanitize it to CDC requirements
Check with facility on availability of rental items
Outdoor Recreation-Burba Park Playgrounds
23 June 2020
13 July (playgrounds in park only)
Hours of Operation
7 days a week, 0800-2000
Policies and Procedures
Limit occupancy in each park to 10 customers
Customers will practice good social distancing by keeping 6’ apart
Customers will self-police social distancing policy
Community Playgrounds
Closed until further notice.
Burba Park
Open Mon - Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Limit groups to no more than 10
RV Park
Open.
Veterinary Treatment Facility
Family Pet Care
23 June 2020
Hours of Operation
Doggie Day Care Monday-Friday, 0700-1800
Boarding: Monday-Friday, 0700-1800
Policies and Procedures
Customers will hand off dogs to staff in the parking lot
Staff will sign dog in and take payments over the phone
Staff will wear masks and wear gloves when handling dog’s leashes
Light foot traffic is permitted, customers required to wear a facemask
Customer brought bedding and chew toys will not be permitted, facility bedding will be used
Specialty orthopedic bedding will be the exception
Customers will practice good social distancing by keeping 6’ apart
USO
Closed until further notice.
The USO is still working to deliver meals from local restaurants once a week/every other week to various tenant units around the installation, including the National Security Administration. We are also working on a way to modify our programs for a Grab & Go format.
For information, email USO Center Supervisor Brittany Freshwater at bfreshwater@usometro.org.
You can visit http://facebook.com/MeadeUSO
The LANES at Fort Meade
The Lanes Pro Shop
Hours of Operation
Pro Shop
Policies and Procedures
To reduce traffic and practice social distancing, Bowling ball drilling, maintenance and repairs may be placed by appointment only. Call 301-677-4996.
Orders will be placed over phone or via e-mail
Light foot traffic will be permitted for cash paying customers, all other payments will be done over the phone
Masks/face coverings are required for employees and customers while inside the facility
Customers will practice good social distancing by keeping 6’ apart
The Lanes Pin Deck Cafe
Hours of Operation
Pin Deck Cafe
Policies and Procedures
To Go/ Curb Side Pick-up Order and payment available over phone- 301-677-4996
Outside dining available
Light foot traffic will be permitted for cash paying customers, all other payments will be done over the phone
Masks/face coverings are required for employees and customers while inside the facility
Post Movie Theater
Closed until further notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Open Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact:
usarmy.meade.usag.mbx.eeooffice@mail.mil
(301) 677-6298
Job Fair
Cancelled
Leisure Travel Office
Leisure Travel Services
Hours of Operation
Tuesday-Friday, 11a.m. - 3p.m.
Telephone Orders
Front Porch Pick-up
To pick up your tickets, please come by Tuesday - Friday, being sure to bring a valid ID. Please do not come into the building. You may call us from the front door at 301-677-7238 and let us know you are here. We will deliver your tickets to you on the front door and check your ID.
Walk-in Ticket Sales
Tuesday – Friday, 11a.m. - 3p.m.
Only one person in the building per order.
Only five customers in line at one time.
Please wait outside for the next available place in line.
Policies and Procedures
Masks/face coverings are required for entrance to the building.
Hand sanitizer is available for use and recommended.
Credit card payments by phone at the time of phone order.
100% ID card check.
(Scroll down for COVID-19 prevention guidelines from the CDC and links to other agencies)
Defense Information School
For up-to-date DINFOS infoormation visit: https://www.dinfos.dma.mil/Coronavirus/
Prevention & Treatment (CDC)
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website
These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses.
How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering
Cloth face coverings should—
- fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
- be secured with ties or ear loops
- include multiple layers of fabric
- allow for breathing without restriction
- be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape
CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.
Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
Should cloth face coverings be washed or otherwise cleaned regularly? How regularly?
Yes. They should be routinely washed depending on the frequency of use.
How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering?
A washing machine should suffice in properly washing a face covering.
How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering?
Individuals should be careful not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering and wash hands immediately after removing.
How COVID-19 Spreads According to the CDC
Person-to-person spread
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Can someone spread the virus without being sick?
- People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest).
- Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
Spread from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
U.S. Army Coronavirus Information
Centers for Disease Control Information
Office of Personnel Management Frequently Asked Questions
World Health Organization Advice for the Public
Anne Arundel County Public Schools Frequently Asked Questions