Here’s an instructional video on what to do with your mask valve: Masks with valves have been such an issue that in late May, San Francisco public health officials issued an order banning masks with valves: Other parts of California and Colorado, including many public venues and attractions, have also banned face masks with valves, according to Forbes. “Face masks with valves defeat the purpose of wearing a mask in the first place,” they wrote. “It would not be surprising to see more cities, counties, and perhaps states adopt the anti-valve provision.” RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. So if you have a mask with a valve, be sure to get your tape out and voilà—you’re good to go! And for more info on how to take your PPE into your own hands, check out These Are the Materials You Need to Make the Perfect Face Mask, Scientists Say.
