Health
US health officials urge Americans to wear masks as states reopen – Al Jazeera English
Health officials warn that amid the spread of variants, the US could be on the cusp of a fourth surge in COVID-19 cases.
Top health officials in the United States on Wednesday urged Americans to continue to wear masks and practise social distancing, despite states announcing the easing of restrictions.
Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the fast spread of new variants in recent weeks has caused a troubling increase in cases and deaths.
Walensky warned that the current trends could lead to a fourth surge in coronavirus infections, especially if fatigue and complacency…
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