As we enter the end of the first quarter, 2021, new COVID-19 cases remain high. And this is despite vaccine efforts.
And this is despite the fact vaccination rollout is meeting and even exceeding goals. Earlier today, Dr. Faudi appeared on the television show, Face the Nation. And he underscored these points.
Worse, he warned of a potential surge. “When you’re coming down from a big peak and you reach a point and start to plateau, once you stay at that plateau, you’re really in danger of a surge coming up, And unfortunately, that’s what we’re starting to see.”
This is a key time. Everyone – even those that have been vaccinated – need to continue following key steps.
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
A face shield alone will not stop COVID-19. Here is why.
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.
However, wearing a face mask with the face shield does work.
Illustration by Olga Khomich