Here are some tips for those who have recently been vaccinated, or are about to get their place in line:AdvertisementDo I still need to wear a mask even after I’ve been vaccinated? Using a loose medical procedure mask or only a cloth mask blocked only about 40% of particles from a simulated cough in tests. “Wearing any type of mask performs significantly better than not wearing a mask. One way to improve masking is to first put on a paper mask — such as a blue surgical mask — and then put on a tight-fitting cloth mask over that, Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said. Another option is to use a cloth mask that has multiple layers of fabric, according to the CDC.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 18, 2021 17:02 UTC