Closing the week of March 20, the United States will reach the key milestone of administering 100 million vaccine doses, the Associated Press reports.
More, the USA Today vaccine tracking tool translates this data further. It reports that 12.6% of the American population are fully vaccinated. And nearly 25% have received the first dose.
Despite this positive news, we remind you that it is a key time. And everyone needs to keep following the key safety steps. And masks are a critical part of this strategy.
Masks are key. Here are the key mask messages. Please share them.
Masks Protect the Person Wearing the Mask
Masks protect us from the virus. This is key.
Masks Protect Others, too
They also protect others, too. It can be days before symptoms appear. Yet, you could still spread it. Also, some people carry the virus but never experience symptoms themselves.
Masks Telegraph a Key Health Message
A mask is a health message. Wearing one telegraphs an important health message.
A mask reminds the person wearing it that the virus is serious. It also reminds others of the same message, too. Please set a positive example for others. Wear a mask.
A Face Shield Alone is not enough
We first published this story on September 2. It is worth repeating.
A simple study shows the limits of a plastic face shield. And they will not protect us from the virus. Nor protect others. It was done at the Florida Atlantic University.
Photograph by Nataliya Vaitkevich