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WHO says there is no need for healthy people to wear face masks, days after the CDC told all Americans to cover their faces

On April 6, the World Health Organization released new guidance saying that healthy people don't need to wear face masks to prevent coronavirus spread.
Masks should be for the sick, their caretakers, and healthcare workers, the WHO guidance said.
Scientists and public health organizations can't agree on the best face-mask protocol, and the WHO guidelines go against CDC face-mask guidelines.
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No need for healthy to wear face masks, says WHO after review

9 monthes ago | By The Guardian

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