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Dec 4, 2020 · Why every state should adopt a mask mandate, in 4 charts. The latest research suggests mask mandates help control the spread of Covid-19.
Jul 27, 2021 · The new guidelines recommended masks for all people over age 2 who were in a public setting, traveling or around others in the same household who might be infected.
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Nov 4, 2023 · The CDC says that you should wear the most protective mask that you'll wear regularly, fits well and is comfortable. Respirators such as nonsurgical N95s give the most protection. KN95s and medical masks provide the next highest level of protection. Cloth masks provide less protection.
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The CDC provides an overview of various types of masks and respirators. In general, the most important things you can do are to choose a mask that fits well, and wear it consistently and properly when it is recommended or in situations that you are required to do so.
Apr 19, 2022 · Cloth masks offer limited protection — especially if you don’t add a filter or a second mask — and surgical masks often gape. Here’s a Wirecutter guide to buying N95 and KN95 masks, and ...
May 13, 2021 · More than a year after federal health officials told Americans to cover their faces when venturing out in public, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday that fully...
Apr 6, 2020 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending people wear nonmedical cloth masks while in public to decrease the risk of COVID-19 transmission from person to person. The cloth masks should: Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face. Be secured with ties or ear loops. Include multiple layers of fabric.
