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Three pandemic evolution scenarios: Peaks and Valleys, Fall Peak, Slow Burn
Dr. Lipsitch is a co-author of two recent analyses — one from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, the other from the Chan School published in Science — that describes a variety of shapes the pandemic wave might take in the coming months.
The Minnesota study describes three possibilities:
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CDC recommends wearing a face mask when in public
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. -
Pros and cons of elastic vs ties for face masks
Elastic facemasks are faster to put on but much less comfortable and adjustable than facemasks with ties. We recommend facemasks with ties. -
CDC now recommends everyone should wear cloth face 'masks' in public
The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
CDC also advises ...
