To mask, or not to mask? That is the question! Well, one of them! This week on the podcast, we talk about how masks contain respiratory droplets, potentially preventing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. We also outline the CDC’s recent mask recommendations and other implications/concerns!

Sources:

1. Fischer E., et al., Low-cost measurement of face mask efficacy for filtering expelled droplets during speech (2020). Science Advances. Link: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abd3083

2. Howard, J., et al., An evidence review of face masks against COVID-19. (2021). PNAS. Link: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2014564118

3. Read the recent CDC Mask Guidelines here: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html

4. Read about the COVID-19 Community Levels here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/community-levels.html#anchor_47145

5. Check the COVID-19 levels in your county here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html

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