Do you need a mask? The science hasn't changed, but public guidance might

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Attitudes about masks are beginning to change in the U.S., both among the general public and at the highest levels of public health.

and my office have consistently recommended against the general public wearing masks as there is scant or conflicting evidence they benefit individual wearers in a meaningful way," Adams wrote on Twitter.

Facial coverings must also be changed and washed often. And if a mask gets wet, even from the moisture emitted when a person exhales, the fabric could be more likely to transmit the virus. "Once the mask becomes moist, you don't want to touch your face or the mask because you have to assume it's contaminated," Poland said. Handmade masks can be laundered appropriately in regular home washing machines, he added.Perhaps the biggest concern for changing facial covering guidelines is that the public might stock up on masks meant for people who are sick and health care workers.

To be clear, the guidelines would not apply to surgical or N95 masks, which are in short supply in the U.S., and should be reserved for"people on the front lines, the doctors and nurses and transporters who are there to save our lives," Dr. Thomas Frieden, former head of the CDC, told MSNBC on Tuesday.The federal coronavirus task force will reportedly discuss changing public recommendations for facial coverings late Tuesday.

 

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You'd have to wash it straight away .How many have you got at home ?

The truth, yes, everyone needs to wear a mask. Not a bandana, or scarf. Everyone needs to wear a N95. The government, and CDC won’t say that due to corruption and the fact there are not enough to go around. TrumpPlague

No mask, it’s dirty developing country

It has been explain by MD that mask does not protect from getting COViD-19. Only special mask are made for this type of virus. If you want a complete protection you can make plastic mask that will cover all your face, eyes and nose, also you buy them.

Like other 3rd World countries, the USA doesn't have a 1st World healthcare system or needed supplies. Like a 3rd World country, the ruling regime and ruling class hoard needed resources.

Ots airborne virus yes you need mask and glass if you are in crowded place close place.

I will continue to follow the advice of Mayor De Blasio and visit my favorite spots. Hell, even Fauci said I should be more worried about the seasonal flu. No masks or “social distancing” needed.

It ain't rocket science, just basic fluid dynamics!

The rich have had time to get theirs?

In Japan, Taiwan and now the Czech Republic they say: “Your mask protects me and my mask protects you”. Some Asian countries found it easier to wear masks rather than others.

Never made sense not to wear a mask!

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