The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging the public to wear face masks again to prevent the spread of RSV, flu and Covid-19 over the holidays. The agency advises that those who are traveling or have weakened immune systems to wear face coverings.
One need not wait on CDC action in order to put a mask on. We would encourage all of preventative measures such as hand washing, staying home when you’re sick, masking, increased ventilation during the respiratory virus season . . . especially in areas of high Covid-19 community levels.” – Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH
Source: Northstar Meetings Group, December 6, 2022. Link. Covid hospitalizations increased by 27 percent during the week of December 2, according to the CDC, and more children have been hospitalized with RSV than in previous years.