It’s not clear how easily vaccinated people may spread the virus, but the answer to that question is coming soon. Until then, scientists urge caution.
Tag: Masks
Bolsonaro Rails at Masks as Brazil’s Covid Deaths Surge
The president says that the pandemic precaution can lead to headaches, difficulty concentrating and a “decreased perception of happiness.”
The CDC Says Tight-Fit Masks or Double Masking Increases Protection
Transmission of the virus can be dramatically reduced by well-fitted masks or double-masking, according to new research by the C.D.C.
Does Double-Masking Help Slow the Spread of Covid?
Health experts double down on their advice for slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Here’s Why Vaccinated People Still Need to Wear a Mask
The new vaccines will probably prevent you from getting sick with Covid. No one knows yet whether they will keep you from spreading the virus to others — but that information is coming.
Vaccines Are Coming, but Pandemic Experts Expect a ‘Horrible’ Winter
With vaccines and a new administration, the pandemic will be tamed. But experts say the coming months “are going to be just horrible.”
Confused About Masks? Here’s What Scientists Know
The accumulating research may be imperfect, and it’s still evolving, but the takeaway is simple. Right now, masks are necessary to slow the pandemic.
Wearing Masks to Prevent Coronavirus: Here’s What Scientists Know
The accumulating research may be imperfect, and it’s still evolving, but the takeaway is simple. Right now, masks are necessary to slow the pandemic.
Study Questions Whether Masks Protect Wearers. You Need to Wear Them Anyway.
Masks prevent people from transmitting the coronavirus to others, scientists now agree. But a new trial failed to document protection from the virus among the wearers.
Welcome Home! Now Go Straight to Quarantine (or Not)
Some cities put international travelers under strict observation for signs of coronavirus infection. Others barely notice when they land. Dispatches from seven arrival halls.