The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently encouraged people to wear masks as the holiday season approaches to aid in preventing flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Here's what you need to know about how long and how many times you can wear those masks
to wear masks as the holiday season approaches to aid in preventing flu, COVID-19 and RSV.How long should I wear a mask after testing positive for COVID-19?, regardless of your vaccination status, if you have no symptoms after staying home for five days, you should wear a mask around others for five more days.
The same guidelines apply, if you have been exposed to COVID-19 and are unvaccinated. They also apply, if you have only received your primary series of vaccinations for Pfizer and Moderna more than six months ago or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine more than two months ago. If you can’t stay home for five days or have already received your COVID-19 booster, the CDC recommends masking up for 10 days.You should use a different KN95 disposable mask every dayFeel free to reuse a KN95 mask more than once as long as it is not soiled or visibly damaged. When these masks are not in use, they should go in a paper bag to keep bacteria from growing on it.Our journalism needs your support.
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