“Masking is a critical public health tool to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and it is important to remember that any mask is better than no mask,” the CDC said in a statement. The updated guidelines recommends that Americans wear the most protective mask or respirator they can find that fits well and that they will wear consistently. “Some masks and respirators offer higher levels of protection than others, and some may be harder to tolerate or wear consistently than others,” the new guidelines say. “It is most important to wear a well-fitted mask or respirator correctly that is comfortable for you and that provides good protection.”The information was last updated in October. Knot and tuck ear loops of cloth masks where they meet the edge of the mask.

Source: CNN January 15, 2022 02:36 UTC