Widely Used Surgical Masks Are Putting Health Care Workers at Serious Risk

Share this on WhatsApp With medical supplies in high demand, federal authorities say health workers can wear surgical masks for protection while treating COVID-19 patients—but growing evidence suggests the practice is putting workers in jeopardy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently said lower-grade surgical masks are “an acceptable alternative” to N95 masks unless … Continue reading Widely Used Surgical Masks Are Putting Health Care Workers at Serious Risk