CDC Changes Monkeypox Mask Recommendation Amid Criticism

CDC Changes Monkeypox Mask Recommendation Amid Criticism
Travelers walk through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., on April 19, 2022. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
By Jack Phillips, Breaking News Reporter
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week changed its monkeypox travel alert web page that recommended people wear masks while traveling.

Earlier this week, the CDC’s monkeypox page said: “Wear a mask. Wearing a mask can help protect you from many diseases, including monkeypox,” according to a cached version of the page. But as of the morning of June 7, that guidance was gone.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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