The World Health Organization on April 20 said it recommends that people continue to wear face coverings in public even if there are no mandates in place, claiming that masks are “highly effective” at reducing transmission of COVID-19.
Dr. Ciro Ugarte, director of health emergencies at the WHO’s Pan American Health Organization, made the comments at a briefing with reporters and other WHO officials when asked about what indicators would lead to masks no longer being required.
