19: Do I need to wear a mask?
Q: Do I need to wear a mask? 💁 Tracy: COVID-19 can be transmitted through droplets when people talk, sneeze, cough, etc. Therefore, wearing a mask can reduce the risk of transmission. People who have been infected should wear masks. Those who have close contact with patients and potentially infected people need to wear masks. CDC is considering and changing its guidelines at the time being whether healthy people should wear masks. Even wearing non-medical masks such as cotton masks can also play a protective role. But wearing a mask can definitely reduce the risk of transmission for asymptomatic and infected people even when viruses are in incubation stage. People who have been infected must wear masks when they come in contact with other people. Whether other people need to wear masks depends on the situation, especially when medical masks are in shortage, and the needs of healthcare workers and first-responders need to be prioritized. Please consider wearing masks when you a