COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that infects the lungs and throat. The disease is commonly spread when people cough, sneeze, breathe and even sing.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs, leading to infection.Since there is no vaccine for the coronavirus, the best medicine money can buy is a face mask.When students head back to the classroom, they’ll likely be required to wear masks.
The World Health Organization recommends that everyone wear a mask whenever out in public. The CDC says people in large gatherings are “strongly encouraged” to use face masks.Let’s just say anytime you leave your home, it’s safe to say.