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Contra Costa Health Recommends Indoor Masking to Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Infection

Contra Costa Health Recommends Indoor Masking to Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Infection

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[ad_1] 2 With evidence of increased COVID-19 infections throughout the Bay Area, Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends masking in crowded indoor settings, particularly for those at high risk of serious illness if infected. This recommendation is not a health order. It aligns with existing state requirements and recent advice issued in neighboring counties. A particularly […]

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Masks reduce the risk of respiratory infections

Masks reduce the risk of respiratory infections

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[ad_1] There has been uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of mask use in preventing respiratory infections. Researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health now believe their new study confirms the protective effect.(Photo: Annika Byrde / NTB) In a new study, researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) have seen clear results that confirm […]

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