CDC Decides Masks Do Work After All
The CDC is now changing course and recommending that Americans use face masks while in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
It never made much sense to me that our government would tell citizens NOT to use face masks as a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19: it just isn’t logical to think that wearing a mask wouldn’t be at least slightly more effective than not wearing a mask. We may never get a clear answer for why they told us not to wear masks, but at this point, one thing is clear: they have utterly failed us.
🇺🇸 United States: 0
🦠 COVID-19: 5
Yes, face masks look kinda funny, and yes, it feels a bit uncomfortable, but the virus is still spreading at an alarming rate in the United States (special thanks to the Trump administration for their superb handling of this issue before it could become a full blown crisis 🙄) and wearing a mask WILL help protect you. If you can get your hands on N95 masks, those are the most effective, but standard surgical masks work too, and even homemade cloth masks can go a long way towards preventing you from catching COVID-19. In addition to being a physical barrier against aerosols and small liquid particles that can carry the virus, masks also serve as a physical reminder not to touch your face while you’re in public, so it does double duty to protect you.
If you’re going out in public, wear a mask and maintain at least six feet of space between yourself and others. Clean the groceries and other items you’re bringing into your home. When you do have to go out and buy things, at least try to support your local businesses. And for god’s sake, wash your hands often.