Should You Use A Bandana Or A Scarf As A Face Mask When You Go Out? Hint: the thicker, the better. By Kate Dwyer Published: Apr 04, 2020 7:15 AM EDT. Save Article.

The simple answer is, yes, you can use a scarf. A cloth face covering should cover your mouth and nose while allowing you to breathe comfortably so a clean scarf or bandanna would fit the bill.

On its website, the CDC recommends that doctors use a number of other items to protect their face, including a face shield, and make clear that a bandana or scarf should only be used as a last resort.

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My hairdo stays in place, and I never get makeup on clothes because I drop a large silky scarf over my hair and face, then carefully pull the clothing item over it all.