If they are wearing face masks, it can prevent droplets that carry the virus from escaping and infecting others.' If the CDC does instruct Americans to wear masks, it could create a second issue: Hospitals already face shortages of masks and other PPE. Not all masks are created equal: Single-use masks and surgical masks have larger pores which the coronavirus can easily slip through. If the CDC does instruct Americans to wear masks, it could create a second issue: Hospitals already face shortages of masks and other PPE. If the CDC does instruct Americans to wear masks, it could create a second issue: Hospitals already face shortages of masks and other PPE.

Source: Daily Mail April 01, 2020 13:27 UTC