face coverings
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Since the start of the pandemic and the territory’s first confirmed positive border case of COVID-19 around September of last year, wearing a face mask inside buildings that are open to the public has become an issue for many American Samoa storeowners.
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![A passenger exits the aiga bus from Tula yesterday morning with a face covering. Samoa News should point out that while it’s great to see a face-covering being used, it is recommended that you use one that is actually made to ‘filter’ the air you breath in & out. Placing a cloth covering over the filter-mask to match your outfit — is not a problem, however the mask should also cover your nose to be fully effective as protection. Stay safe American Samoa — take care of each other — be kind to one another. [photo by AF] Man with scarf face covering exits a bus](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/bus_rider_1057.jpg?itok=E2Mk4aXY)