In the days since the announcement, neither Pres. Trump nor members of the coronavirus task force has been seen wearing masks, participating in daily press conferences without any facial covering, DIY or otherwise.
The president presented a chart at his daily White House briefing showing that nearly 2 million tests have been done across the U.S.made the dramatic announcement on Friday after days of internal debate and anticipation: a recommendation that Americans wear cloth masks when they go out in public, guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.task force has been seen wearing them, participating in daily press conferences without any facial covering, DIY or otherwise.
"This means that the virus can spread between people interacting in close proximity—for example, speaking, coughing, or sneezing—even if those people are not exhibiting symptoms," according to CDC guidelines announced Friday."In light of this new evidence, CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
"Would you like me to wear one right now answering your question?" Trump responded to a reporter, who asked about his lack of a mask."That would be a little awkward, I guess. But no, I mean, again, I would wear one if I thought it was important," the president said, acknowledging that many people were wearing masks and signaling that he would support members of the task force if they decided to wear masks.
Both Fauci and coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx have urged people not to get complacent while wearing masks and let their guard down on social distancing guidelines, which they have heralded as the most effective measure in combatting the spread of the disease. In a video on the CDC’s website posted Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said that cloth face coverings can be made from an old scarf, bandanas and hand towels, and showed how to fashion a face covering from a t-shirt and two rubber bands. Adams has also urged people to wash their hands before putting on a mask, to avoid buying medical grade or N95 masks so that they can go straight to health professionals on the front line and to continue social distancing even if wearing a mask.
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