Should you or shouldn't you wear a face mask during the coronavirus pandemic? Here's what health organizations and top experts say.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The organization recommends that if you are not sick,"you do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick." However, if you are sick,"You should wear a facemask when you are around other people and before you enter a healthcare provider's office," the CDC said.
"Because of some recent information that the virus can actually be spread even when people just speak as opposed to coughing and sneezing, the better part of valor is that when you're out and you can't maintain that six-foot distance to wear some sort of facial covering." has said that the White House Task Force is actively discussing guidelines on masks.
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