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submitted 10 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

"The CDC does not mandate anything," says Dr. Anthony Fauci. But if a Covid surge leads to a recommendation that people wear masks, "I hope they would abide by the recommendation and take into account the risks to themselves and to their families. We are not talking about forcing anybody to do anything."

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[-] xpinchx@lemmy.world 22 points 10 months ago

I'm on day 4 of COVID and it fucking sucks. I haven't worn a mask in a while and I'm full of regret :(

[-] ma11en@lemmy.world 12 points 10 months ago

Don't knock yourself too hard.

I'm fully for masks, but they are better at protecting others from your infection that you from catching one.

As long as you wear a mask unil you're well if you do mix with others.

Hope you feel better soon.

[-] evatronic@lemm.ee 5 points 10 months ago

Agreed. The best things you can do to protect yourself from COVID are getting vaccinated and staying up-to-date with any boosters and maintaing basic hygiene like washing your hands before sticking your fingers in your mouth, etc.

Masks are best at keeping your germs to yourself, so you don't spread it to others.

Before the onset of this latest surge, if you weren't sick, and did the above, there was no real reason to regularly wear a mask. No reason for regret.

[-] player1@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 months ago

Not true if you have a high quality n95 mask

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