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CDC takes stronger stance in favor of wearing masks

The CDC now says not only does wearing a mask protect people around you, it also protects you yourself.

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Nov 11, 2020, 6:52 PM

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CDC takes stronger stance in favor of wearing masks

The CDC now says not only does wearing a mask protect people around you, it also protects you yourself.

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Nobel in medicine goes to 2 scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

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NYSDOH: COVID numbers up with new variant accounting for 17% of new cases

NYSHD: Hospitalizations caused by COVID increase by 22% in a week

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