The opinions and studies are wide-ranging around the globe: whether or not a mask is needed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, U.S.
President Donald Trump announced new federal guidelines recommending that Americans wear face coverings when in public to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Two European countries, Czech Republic and Slovakia, now require people to wear face masks in public. Austria is about to pass legislation that will make face masks mandatory in all grocery stores.
Earlier this week, Canada’s chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, said face masks can help those already infected with COVID-19 from spreading the disease, but they do little for healthy people and can potentially cause people to touch their face more