Is It Time to Wear a Mask Again? (Published 2023) Even if you test negative, the agency says you should still wear a mask in public indoor settings It can take several days for people to develop symptoms, Dr Pekosz said, and testing too early
COVID: should we start wearing masks again? - Connecting Research At the start of the pandemic, one of the most persistent questions asked was whether people should protect themselves and others by wearing some form of face covering Initially, the prevailing opinion was that public use would not be effective
Is it Time to Start Wearing a Mask Again? - AARP When you put it on, “make sure you’re breathing through the mask, not around it,” Schaffner says Masks labeled N95 and KN95 are the best options, experts say Looser fitting surgical masks are less effective but can still lower your risk of catching COVID and other respiratory viruses
COVID-19 cases are rising (again). Is it time to start masking? - Advisory When and where you should wear a mask If you choose to wear a mask again, health experts recommend N95, KN95 or KF94 masks, which can filter out over 90% of virus particles and are more effective than surgical or cloth masks You should also ensure that the mask fits snugly and covers both your mouth and nose
Important changes to face mask guidance from 16 May 2023 The national guidance that has required the continued wearing of face masks and face coverings across health and social care settings is being withdrawn on Tuesday 16 May 2023 From this date, staff in health and social care are no longer required to wear face masks and will revert to pre-pandemic measures
Should we all be wearing face masks again? - Which? Despite the rise in cases and reinfections, face coverings are still a relatively rare sight But there are benefits to wearing a mask even if others around you aren't Properly fitted, high-filtration masks can offer protection to the wearer