Coronavirus : NYC Department of Health now recommends wearing a face covering in public

Coronavirus : NYC Department of Health now recommends wearing a face covering in public

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Muslim women have been covering their faces for centuries, but for the rest of the world, it is never too late to catch up!

According to the NYC Department of Health, a study published on April 1, 2020, based on cases examined in Singapore, indicates a possibility of pre-symptomatic transmission.

In order to reduce risk of transmission, the Department of Health urges residents to cover their mouth and nose in public by can using a scarf, bandana, or piece of clothing and leave surgical and hospital grade masks for health care workers and first responders.

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