Prognosis
New Studies Indicate Benefits of Wearing a Mask
Experts say if everyone wears a mask when social distancing is not feasible, the infection rate will be cut.
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(AP) -- A lot of the effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus comes down to a seemingly simple concept: Wearing a mask.
But the issue has proven a thorny one. Health authorities have changed their guidance on who should wear masks and when to wear them. This has led to some confusion and even suspicion.