Does the CDC recommend the use of face masks to prevent COVID-19?

CDC recommends that all people wear a face mask, especially those who are not fully vaccinated, full vaccinated people with weakened immune systems and to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, fully vaccinated people should wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission. To protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. A face mask should be used by people who have COVID-19 and are showing symptoms. This is to protect others from the risk of getting infected and keeps people from touching their face. The use of face masks (KN95 and surgical) also is crucial for health workers and other people who are taking care of someone infected with COVID-19 in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).  

Learn more on what the CDC says is important on masks and face coverings on their website

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1. What is the City of Weatherford doing?
2. Can people in the U.S. get COVID-19?
3. How does COVID-19 spread?
4. What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
5. How can I avoid infection with COVID-19?
6. Is there a vaccine?
7. Is there a treatment?
8. What should I do if I think I may be infected with COVID-19?
9. What if I'm considering traveling?
10. Who is at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19?
11. What if I don't have health insurance?
12. Is it okay for me to donate blood?
13. Does the CDC recommend the use of face masks to prevent COVID-19?
14. Who should get tested?
15. I have a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19, what should I do?
16. Is quarantine different from isolation?
17. Can people in self-quarantine still have contact with their household members?
18. Who is at higher rick for serious illness from COVID-19?
19. Some of us are concerned about how to do our taxes without the senior center or the library. Do you have any solutions?
20. How do I know the information I’m receiving is accurate?
21. What are the CDC’s current guidelines on group gatherings?
22. Where can I find some information on Small Business Resources?
23. Where can I find information from WISD about COVID-19?
24. I'm feeling stress and anxiety about COVID-19, what can I do?
25. What businesses can continue doing business, with social distancing, from the Parker County Declaration?
26. What businesses that individuals cannot occupy or be permitted to occupy, from the Parker County Declaration?
27. What all was included in the First Amended Declaration of Local Disaster due to Public Health Emergency from Parker County?
28. Is the city issuing Peddler Permits (sometimes called Solicitors Permits) during COVID-19?
29. What if I don't have health insurance?
30. Can I go to the park?
31. Can I go for a walk or run in my neighborhood?
32. How can I clean and disinfect my surroundings and laundry?
33. What are good examples of times when I should wash my hands?
34. If I am sick, do I have to stay home?
35. What is community spread?
36. Can I call the state to ask more questions?
37. Where can businesses receive guidance in preventive health, sanitizing, etc?
38. Should I cancel my trip?