{"id":2502,"date":"2020-07-01T09:35:42","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T14:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensintegratedhealthcare.com\/?p=2502"},"modified":"2020-07-01T09:35:42","modified_gmt":"2020-07-01T14:35:42","slug":"to-mask-or-not-to-mask-during-covid-19-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/to-mask-or-not-to-mask-during-covid-19-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"To Mask or Not to Mask During COVID-19 Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, We Discuss The CDC Face Mask Guidelines<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"family<\/a>There has been a lot of confusion and outright debate about the use of masks in public as all states with stay-at-home orders are now either open or slowly opening amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On April 16, 2020,<\/span> The Dallas Morning News<\/span><\/a> reported that Dallas County was requiring the use of masks at essential businesses and on public transportation. Then, on May 12,<\/span> WFFA Channel 8<\/span><\/a> reported that the Texas Attorney General argued that the city of Dallas couldn\u2019t make masks a requirement as it was in conflict with Governor Greg Abbott\u2019s executive orders in responding to the pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

The long and short of it: Some businesses are requiring masks, and some aren\u2019t. Therefore, as we go out into public, we see a mix of mask wearers and non wearers. We hear many heated opinions in our social media feeds. The information has become confusing and at times overwhelming.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what should we do?<\/span><\/p>\n

Should We Wear Masks During COVID-19?<\/span><\/h2>\n

According to the <\/span>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a>, covering the face does help slow the spread of the virus and may help stop transmission from those who have it and don\u2019t know it. They recommend the use of a <\/span>cloth face covering<\/span><\/a> or mask in public settings when social distancing isn\u2019t easy to maintain. This would include places like grocery stores or pharmacies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re taking a walk in the park, there\u2019s no need for a mask. Enjoy the air on your face!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The CDC gives the following recommendations for how your mask should be worn and maintained. Cloth face coverings should:<\/span><\/p>\n