The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now recommends the use of face masks when in public to help prevent transmission of COVID-19 from people who aren’t showing symptoms.
According to the CDC, as many as 25% of people who are infected with COVID-19 may be asymptomatic, or show no symptoms.
To prevent further spreading of the virus from people who may not know they are infected, the CDC recommends wearing cloth face masks when visiting public places including grocery stores and pharmacies.
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