CDC no longer recommends universal masking in health facilities

CDC no longer recommends universal masking in health facilities

(The Hill) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends universal masking in health care settings, unless the facilities are in areas of high COVID-19 transmission. The agency quietly issued the updates as part of an overhaul to its infection control guidance for health workers published late Friday afternoon. It marks a … Read more

This flu season may be awful — but a well-timed flu shot and strategic masking will help protect you

This flu season may be awful — but a well-timed flu shot and strategic masking will help protect you

This year’s US flu season could be bad, based on what happened in Australia. Getting a flu shot in October or November is a good idea. And strategic masking during cold and flu season can make a huge difference. Loading Something is loading. With flu season approaching in the US, murmurs of a potential “twindemic” … Read more