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JASON HONORS HIS PARENTS
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MEDICARE’S TELEHEALTH OFFER
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SCAMMERS FIND A NEWWAYTO ATTACK
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WHO NEEDS TOWEAR A FACE MASK?
up some misconceptions and set the record straight about face masks — medical and otherwise. Medical face masks are for medical professionals and those who are sick ONLY. The CDC changed its face mask recommendation because new research suggests that the virus can be transmitted even before infected individuals start showing symptoms. Before you run to the store to buy more masks, please remember that medical face masks, such as surgical masks or N-95 respirators, should only be used by medical professionals or those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. These items are in limited supply right now and should be saved for those who need them most. For everyone else, the CDC recommends cloth face coverings such as scarves, bandanas, or face masks made from 100% quilters cotton. A face mask will NOT protect you from COVID-19. While wearing a medical face mask or a cloth face covering can help prevent
the spread of COVID-19, they are not 100% effective. Continue practicing social distancing by remaining 6 feet apart from others while in public. You must also remember to wash your hands frequently and never touch your face mask while wearing it. You CANNOT wear the same face mask all day. Whether you’re wearing a medical face mask or a homemade cloth mask, remember that masks must be replaced as soon as they become damp. When removing your face mask, avoid touching the front of the mask. Remove the mask from behind, discard it in a closed bin, and clean your hands right away. Cloth face coverings can be washed and used again, but you should never reuse a single-use face mask. The back and forth about face masks has been confusing, but as we gain new understanding about the COVID-19 virus, we can take better steps to help everyone stay healthy and safe.
FACE MASKS AND COVID-19
How to Stay Safe When Wearing a Face Mask
Face masks have been a hot topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. In February, the surgeon general of the United States urged healthy people to stop buying medical face masks. Then, in early April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reversed its stance on face masks and began recommending that everyone wear some sort of face- covering when in public. This back and forth has been very confusing. Let’s clear
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