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Re:Usage of Masks “Flattened” Growth of Coronavirus Cases in... by drcode on Monday March 30, 2020 @11:02AM (#22728553)
"You should only wear a mask if a healthcare professional recommends it."

A blanket statement against all types of masks without qualification.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html

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Re:Usage of Masks “Flattened” Growth of Coronavirus Cases in... by collinmanderson on Monday March 30, 2020 @11:52AM (#22728955)
Right, the CDC FAQ seems to say don't wear masks.

However the CDC also says if you "think you might have COVID-19", you should "wear a facemask" "to help protect other people in your home and community." "You may need to improvise a facemask using a scarf or bandana."

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/st...

Seems to me we should all assume we "might have COVID-19" and therefore follow CDC's advice: wear a facemask of some kind to protect other people.

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Re:Usage of Masks “Flattened” Growth of Coronavirus Cases in... by drcode on Tuesday March 31, 2020 @09:31AM (#22737333)
BTW, that bit about the "bandana" was just added in the last week because people like me keep complaining about their guidance.
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