2024年3月1日 · When worn by a person with an infection, masks reduce the spread of the virus to others. Masks can also protect wearers from breathing in infectious particles from people around them. Different masks offer different levels of protection.

2023年11月4日 · In areas that have many people with COVID-19 in the hospital, the CDC recommends wearing a face mask indoors in public. The CDC says that you should wear the most protective mask that you'll wear regularly, fits well and is comfortable. Respirators such as nonsurgical N95s give the most protection.

2024年1月11日 · Face masks provide protection against transmission of respiratory viruses. Additional steps to help the spread of respiratory viruses include hand washing, respiratory etiquette, and avoiding others when you are sick. Lisa Maragakis, M.D., M.P.H., an expert in infection prevention, answers questions about face masks.

2023年5月11日 · CDC’s mask recommendations provide information that people can use to improve how well their masks protect them. For information about how to use your N95 correctly, see How to Use Your N95 Respirator. This page describes different types of masks and respirators that you can use to protect yourself and others from getting and spreading COVID-19.

2024年5月16日 · Face masks prevent disease droplets you cough, sneeze, or breathe from infecting others. They also help keep people who have COVID-19 or other illnesses from infecting you. As long as...

Face masks remain crucial in preventing the spread of COVID-19, even with vaccine availability. The decision to wear masks depends on vaccination status, risk factors, and local hospitalizations. Medical N95, KN95, or KF94 masks offer the best protection.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks or coverings, including N95, FFP2, surgical, and cloth masks, have been employed as public and personal health control measures against the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Make wearing a mask a normal part of being around other people. The appropriate use, storage and cleaning or disposal of masks are essential to make them as effective as possible. Here are the basics of how to wear a mask :

2022年1月15日 · Evidence shows that mask-wearing can help reduce spread of COVID-19 infections, keep waves of serious illness from overburdening our hospitals, and save lives. Masks also help protect us against other viruses that spread through the air, such as colds and flu. Which types of masks are best and how to ...

2024年4月22日 · In places where respiratory viruses are spreading, wearing a face mask in public helps protect other people from possible infection with viruses such as COVID-19 or the flu. Other people who wear masks help protect you from infection.