COVID-19 Update: CDC Recommends Double Masking and Changes Quarantine Guidelines
Two recent updates in COVID-19 guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) demonstrate the challenges faced by public health officials to appreciate and incorporate the ever-changing science surrounding the global pandemic.
New guidance from the CDC recommends wearing a cloth mask over a medical mask. The CDC’s guidelines recommend:
Choosing a mask with a nose wire;
Using a mask fitter or brace to prevent air from leaking;
Checking that the mask…