CDC: Cover Your Face To Protect Others, Not Yourself
- 4 years ago
The CDC has updated its recommendations regarding the general public wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Allure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn't recommend wearing surgical masks or N-95 respirators.
However, it now supports "wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
In other words, wear them at places like grocery stores and pharmacies.
Many individuals with coronavirus are asymptomatic and that the virus can be transmitted to others before symptoms become apparent.
By wearing a cloth mask, you add an extra layer of protection between yourself and others when you may be speaking, coughing, or sneezing.
Nevertheless, the CDC says it's crucial to continue observing social distancing.
According to Allure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn't recommend wearing surgical masks or N-95 respirators.
However, it now supports "wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
In other words, wear them at places like grocery stores and pharmacies.
Many individuals with coronavirus are asymptomatic and that the virus can be transmitted to others before symptoms become apparent.
By wearing a cloth mask, you add an extra layer of protection between yourself and others when you may be speaking, coughing, or sneezing.
Nevertheless, the CDC says it's crucial to continue observing social distancing.