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Face Masks to Prevent COVID-19: Conflicting Facts and Advice

March 30, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that you don’t need to wear a face mask unless you are sick or in close contact with someone infected with COVID-19. A day later U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence reiterated the advice, saying, “The average American does not need to go out and buy a mask.” U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams added to it, and said masks are not effective for the general public, and even tweeted, “Seriously people — STOP BUYING...