Count on masks to bring us closer.

Mecklenburg County has partnered with several community agencies to distribute two million protective masks to residents in the greater Charlotte area.

COVID-19 is a serious health threat and can be spread by people who do not have symptoms or do not know they are infected. Wearing a mask may slow the spread of the virus by preventing people from transmitting the virus to others.

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Know The Facts COVID-19 IMPACT ON MECKLENBURG COUNTY

We can’t see the virus. But when you wear a mask, we’ll see that you care about others, our economy and our community. Please do your part. In the end, it will bring us closer. Can we count on you?

Mecklenburg County

Million Masks Initiative

Mecklenburg County has implemented the Million Masks initiative in an effort to provide free masks to residents in the greater Charlotte area to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

150,000

Masks Remaining for Distribution

Who is impacted most in our community:

Young Adults

Make up Most Cases

Almost half of all cases are young adults between the ages of 20 and 39 *
Hispanics

Roughly 3 out of 10 Reported Cases*
African Americans

1 out of 3 deaths*

Know the Numbers

*Mecklenburg County Public Health

88^%
of reported cases are in ages 0-59
45^%
of total cases are Hispanics and African Americans

Ways to take Action Help Stop the Spread

Wear a Mask
Wait 6 Feet Apart
Wash Hands Frequently

Or Use Hand Sanitizer

“There are more cases and deaths in Mecklenburg County than any other North Carolina county.”
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, COVID-19 Dashboard