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COVID-19 continues to spread even in the humid heat of summer, so it’s important to keep wearing masks and maintaining social distancing to prevent transmission, said Dr. Waleed Javaid, director of infection prevention and control at Mount Sinai Downtown in New York City.
At least 10 states — Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas — reached record levels of hospitalized COVID-19 patients on Sunday, the Washington Post has reported.
This was the risk of reopening, but public health officials have said it’s worth it if people wear masks.
Evidence has shown that masks can reduce transmission of the new coronavirus, if everyone wears one, Amato said.
Summer heat may make your mask feel stifling, but you should keep wearing it if you’re near other people or in enclosed spaces, she said.
“Even though we know it’s going to be a little uncomfortable, I really think the benefits outweigh the discomfort of being a little warm while wearing your mask,” Amato said.
Keeping both your mouth and nose covered is important. Folks struggling with their mask in the heat might try switching to a lightweight one that’s more breathable.
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SOURCE: WebMD
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[…] If you are feeling overheated while wearing your mask, take it off for a moment and breathe making sure that you are six feet apart from others. Be sure to put it back on when you are ready to continue. Learn more about wearing a face covering safely in hot weather here. […]
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